Dog's leg lump burst open, now it's bloody and deep. Is it serious?

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My dog had a gumball size lump on his leg, a week later he started licking it (today) anf i looked, & it was hollowed out and it was bloody and pussy and deep. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 85 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This can be one of two things: 1) a small abscess that has ruptured. 2) a small tumor that did not have enough room to grow and therefore started to ulcerate and finally ruptured. Since it is on a leg and deep, you should have your veterinarian have a look at it, to see whether any vital structures are involved and whether it is a tumor that needs to be removed.

Dog's leg lump burst open, now it's bloody and deep. Is it serious?

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