My dog has a red, hard leg bump. What is it? Can I treat it at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 13 days old
My dog has a big bump on her inner leg area. She's had it for about a week or two. It was small at first, but it seems to have gotten bigger. It wasnt red at first , now its red and it hard. What can it be and can it be treated at home?? Please help.
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Published on September 4th, 2017
Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely a focal area of dermatitis. This is likely to resolve on its own as long as you prevent any further self-trauma (preventing her from licking at it for example). You can get an e-collar from your local pet store or simply just keep a very close eye on her to prevent further self-trauma. In most cases of mild infections, if this is done at home, they can resolve as long as you keep that area clean. If no improvement of worsening is noted in the next 3-4 days, then have her examined by your veterinarian. However, there is a good chance she can do well at home. She is adorable! Have a good night!
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Published on June 28th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is probably just a small wound and is of no major concern. You can apply a thin film of triple antibiotic for about 3-5 days to help prevent it from getting infected. If no improvement by then, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!
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