Why does my dog have raw, swollen, painful spots on her snout?

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She has 3 circle spots on the right side of her snout that are a tad bit raw and a tad bit swollen. She is a boxer mix. They are tough and hurt her when touched. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 40 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These could be benign or malignant growths. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

Why does my dog have raw, swollen, painful spots on her snout?

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