My puppy has a growing bump on his snout. Should I see a vet?

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My puppy just turned 4 months. A few weeks ago I noticed a small bump on his snout, it has continued to grow. It doesn't seem painful, and it's firm. I wanted to know if I should take him to an animal hospital or just make an appt with my vet? Pic #1 - Oct 25th / Pic #2 & 3 - Nov 4th. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 4 days old | 6 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

If the area has continued to grow, I would definitely recommend having the area assessed by your veterinarian. If it is bothersome or itchy (by the looks of it, I would assume that it is since it appears to be inflamed), I would advise that you get Pepper a cone to wear in the mean time in order to prevent her from digging and scratching at the lesion. In terms of treatment, your vet will likely want to shave around the affected lesion, clean it, and possible obtain some impression smears and cytology to assess the cause. Antibiotics (topical and/or systemic) and anti-inflammatory medication may be useful depending on the findings. Hope this helps!

My puppy has a growing bump on his snout. Should I see a vet?

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