What is this pink lump on my dog's paw, and should I be concerned?

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Round sore pink lump on bottom of dogs foot, made me think Alabama rot? Advice please. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 67 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is most likely a nodule or mass. This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is most of the time differentiated with a test called a fine needle aspirate which is easy, cheap and pain-free. Sometimes, a biopsy is required for a diagnosis. Have Jake evaluated by your veterinarian to have this test performed to try to sort out what the diagnosis is so that the best course of action can be determined. Keeping my fingers crossed that it is something benign!

What is this pink lump on my dog's paw, and should I be concerned?

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