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My dog has a red lump with a scab. Is it an injury or something worse?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 10.14 lbs

Good morning, I found this lump on my 1 yo toy poodle. It's red with a scab. Should I be concerned please?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on October 19th, 2017

Thank you for providing a picture of Phoebe's lump! It looks like she could have injured herself, and the scab is evidence that it is healing. I would leave it alone for now, but keep an eye on it. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on September 25th, 2018

    A photo would be very valuable in determining what this might be. So if you could upload a sharp photo of the lesion and show where exactly on the body it is we can likely help you better. Please ask again adding photos. Also tell us a little more about your dog: age, breed, weight, how long the lesion has been there, does it itch, is there pain, etc. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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