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My dog has a new bump on their paw. Is it serious? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

All of a sudden I noticed a bump on my dogs paw. Not sure where it came from. What do I do?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2018

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your dog. A bump can be something as simple as a bug bite or irritation or could be a sign of something else such as infection. If your dog does not seem bothered by this bump I recommend monitoring it for the next 24-48 hours. If he is licking or scratching at it, I would discourage this behavior as this can lead to secondary infection. If the bump does not go away, increases in size, or becomes ulcerated I recommend having your dog evaluated by a veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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    It would be easier for me to help if I could see a photo of the bump. Without seeing a photo the best I can tell you is that any new lumps/bumps on your dog should be examined by your vet. If you would like to re-post with some photos we may be able to help you better. Best wishes.

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