What causes a round, raised pink bump on my dog's leg and what to do?

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Round, raised pink bump in dogs leg. Appr 5x5cm. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 10 months old | 50 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Dodds is having a skin issue. It is difficult to tell from the picture if that is a growth or a possible skin infection. Either way I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for his skin lesion and start any treatment that he may need. If it is an infection, he may need antibiotics or a topical cream to help heal it. If it is a growth or mass, it would be important to determine if it is benign (non-cancerous) or not so appropriate steps could be taken if needed. Good luck!

What causes a round, raised pink bump on my dog's leg and what to do?

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