My dog has a fast-growing, bleeding bump on her face. Is it serious?

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My dog got what looked like a pimple on her face yesterday but it continues to grow. Now it is fairly large and I think she is scratching it because it is now raw and bleeding a little. It grew pretty fast as this all showed up yesterday afternoon. I am unsure what it is, if I should be concerned or what to do since it is a holiday weekend and everyone is closed. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 2 months old | 75 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be caused by a couple of different things, and unfortunately, it's not possible to tell exactly what it is from the picture. It could be an infection, glandular cyst, or a type of skin cancer. Given that Isabelle is a light-colored dog and is older, I would want to rule-out skin cancer as the cause, because this could get much worse if not treated promptly. In order to get an accurate diagnosis, a vet will need to examine this and do some testing. They can also give some medication to control infection and/or inflammation. This is not an emergency, but it would be good to take her to the vet within the next day or two. I hope that helps and Isabella gets better soon.

My dog has a fast-growing, bleeding bump on her face. Is it serious?

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