My dog has a strange lump on his paw pad. Should I see a vet?

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My dog has this weird looking infection on the back left thumb pad. What can I do to help him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 120 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be an infection (bacterial or fungal) but it could also be a tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. To identify a tumor, your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning.

My dog has a strange lump on his paw pad. Should I see a vet?

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