My dog has a small red bump on his leg. What is it and is it serious?

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25 pound dog has small red bump on one leg. No other bumps, no change in diet or exercise. Are you able to tell me what this is? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 25 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Many skin bumps can look the same. Due to Nox's young age, it is likely a histiocytoma. Histiocytomas are benign growths on young dogs that are red, hairless raised button like lesions that spontaneously regress with in 2-3 months. Sometimes they ulcerate before they go away. Other possibilities are sebaceous adenomas or mast cell tumor. If the mass grows or doesn't go away in 2-3 months I recommend having your Vet take a look. I hope this helps and I wish you and Nox the best!

My dog has a small red bump on his leg. What is it and is it serious?

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