My dog has a red, growing bulge on his toe. What could it be?

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My dog on one of his back lega a bulge started growing on one if his toes. Sometimes is very red then normal color. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 93 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A growth like Spike has on his toe could be related to infection, a benign mass like a cyst, but unfortunately it could also be a cancerous growth. It would be best to schedule a visit to your veterinarian so that he or she can obtain a small needle aspirate sample from the growth and decide if it is cancerous. A lot of growths on the toes can be cured if removed surgically. I hope for the best outcome for Spike!

My dog has a red, growing bulge on his toe. What could it be?

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