My dog has a nose rash and a mysterious bump. What could it be?

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  Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 29th, 2018

  This looks like a mass that appears to get infected on and off. I recommend you have your veterinarian examine this mass. Your vet may want to remove it permanently so it cannot get infected any more and ooze pus and blood or at least take a tissue sample from it to determine whether it is a malignant or benign growth.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 19th, 2018

  Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I am sorry that Herb has this bump near his nose. From the picture you have sent the "bump" appears to be a skin growth, though it may also be an insect bite. There are several types off masses that can grow in the skin of dogs such as cysts and lipomas. Some are benign and some are malignant, so careful observation is important, as well as having a vet examine it if you are concerned. Since you only just noticed the bump, I would continue to monitor it for growth, ulceration, changes in texture or color. Measure the mass with a ruler so you can compare its growth in a couple weeks time. Rapidly growing masses are more concerning. In the meantime you can try a cool compress a few times a day, in case the bump is associated wth an insect bite or an infection/ inflammation of the skin. If after two weeks the bump is still present and especially if it has grown, I would advise a trip to the veterinarian for analysis. The vet will Most likely yse a method called fine needle aspiration to take a sample of the bump and test what it is. The vet will then discuss treatment options for Herb with you. I hope that this answer was helpful and more importantly that Herb feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both. We are here to help so please ask any further questions you may have on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

  

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  Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 29th, 2017

  Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is possible that the bump is a small wound, but also may be cancerous. Unfortunately, I am unable to determine what the bump can be without seeing a picture. I recommend having Zoe seen by a vet - they will be able to take a sample if necessary and send it to a lab in order to determine if it is cancerous. In the meantime, you can try to keep the area as clean as possible to prevent any infections and get Zoe an E-collar or "cone" to prevent her from causing further trauma.

  

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