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My dog has a red growth near his urinary area. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

My dog has a red protruding eruption in the urinary region. It has been there for the past 4 months. It is better now. What do I do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 15th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You may be referring to something like an abscess or even a growth. It is difficult to know without being able to see it. Having said that, the fact that it has been there for 4 months and has not improved, this is unlikely to go away on its own and warrants evaluation. I recommend that you have Blackie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and best wishes!

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