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What is this red bump on my young dog's face? Wart or tumor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dogue de Bordeaux | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 115 lbs

My dog developed a red bump on his face over the last week maybe and I am concerned as to what it is...from what I have read it looks like either a wart or a hystiocytoma...can you tell by looking if it is either of those or something more serious?..my dog is a year and a half old only...sorry it is hard to see getting him to sit still was not easy

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2017

It looks to me like a little wart, but it could be a histiocytoma or another type of tumour in the early stages. It is impossible to know by looking at it, and it would need to be tested to know for sure. However, as it looks pretty innocuous I wouldn't worry too much and would advise you to monitor it. If it changes quickly then have it tested.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    It looks to me like a little wart, but it could be a histiocytoma or another type of tumour in the early stages. It is impossible to know by looking at it, and it would need to be tested to know for sure. However, as it looks pretty innocuous I wouldn't worry too much and would advise you to monitor it. If it changes quickly then have it tested.

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