My mini pin has a swollen toe with hair loss, no limp. What to do?

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My mini pin has one swollen toe on her front foot. There is hair loss at the swollen area, she doesnt limp on it. What can be done?? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 17 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be a granuloma from her licking at it. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. 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 day!

My mini pin has a swollen toe with hair loss, no limp. What to do?

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