What is this sore, crusty lump on my dog's toe and how can I treat it?

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I've found a lump on my dogs toe, it's not grown anymore for a couple days but is now going crusty. It's sore to touch but it's location doesn't stop her from walking. How can I treat it? Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

From the picture this looks to be a mass. I would recommend having it evaluated by your family vet for needle sampling with cytology. That way they can determine if this is a mass and if so if it needs to be surgically removed (benign vs malignant). The toe is a tricky location so having it evaluated while it is small would be best. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

What is this sore, crusty lump on my dog's toe and how can I treat it?

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