My dog has a bleeding red button-like lump on her paw. What to do?

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Luna has a red small button like mass between their fingers in her forelimbs. It was bleeding the other day due to an injury. It's not painful. And her activities are also normal. I doubt it's a histiocytoma. What are the treatment options? (The surrounding yellow ointment is an antiseptic cream I applied before). Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 3 days old | 45 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 an infection. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. Surgical removal is often recommended though depends on the type and other factors. If this is an infection then medical therapy would be recommended. I recommend you have Luna evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

My dog has a bleeding red button-like lump on her paw. What to do?

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