Today I noticed a spot on Max paw. Would like to know if it’s normal and what should I do next. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 100 lbs

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Max. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian for a procedure known as a fine needle aspirate. The veterinarian will collect a sample of cells and evaluate them under the microscope to diagnose the mass. A histiocytoma is a common benign growth on the extremities of young dogs. Unfortunately, a mast cell tumor is an aggressive cancerous growth that has the same outward appearance. This is why the cells need to be examined. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ma Wat. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She will need a procedure known as a fine needle aspirate to diagnose her mass. The veterinarian will use a small needle to collect a sample of cells to evaluate under the microscope. This will help to diagnose the mass. Histiocytomas typically appear as red, raised and hairless masses. However, I see them most frequently in young dogs. Unfortunately, a cancerous growth called a mast cell tumor has the same outward appearance. This is why it is important to look under the microscope. I hope this information helps!