What's this hard, tick-like lump on my dog's leg that oozed pus?

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I noticed a hard, dark, seed-like thing on my dog's leg. It looked almost like a tick sticking out of his skin, but I don't believe it was a bug. My mom insisted on squeezing it and a long thick line of pus came out. We cleaned it off and he seems fine - no pain, oozing, or bleeding. What was this thing? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Buddy it is hard to say what the swelling was. From your description it sounds like a cyst. A cyst is a fluid-filled pocket under the skin. They can have fluid or a thick substance. Sometimes the contents can come out but the only way to fully treat a cyst is to have it surgically removed. If it isn’t bothering Buddy though, it doesn’t need to be removed. I would take Buddy to a vet to have this confirmed and they can discuss your options further. Good luck and kisses to Buddy!

What's this hard, tick-like lump on my dog's leg that oozed pus?

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