What's this itchy bump on my 4-month-old puppy's chest? Is it normal?

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I just want to know what type of bump is that and does it need a treatment? Is it normal for a puppy to have that? He is 4 months old and he’s always itching/ licking it? He still eats, plays and acts normally perfect. Just want to make sure if everything is okay . It is located in the bottom of his chest , in between his legs. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about Quavo's troubles. An itchy lump like that could be indicative of either a mild bacterial infection, a contact dermatitis - meaning something irritated him and he keeps licking at it and perpetuating it, or it could even be a ringworm lesion. There are a few tests that can be evaluated to find out. The best thing to do is take Quavo to see his veterinarian. The veterinarian can assess the bump and determine if topical and/or oral medications are required. Based on what I can see from the photo, the area where it is could be consistent with where Quavo was neutered. He may be having a suture reaction. (It doesn't say he is neutered in the description, but just in case he was and you forgot to say). Other lumps puppies can get that are called, histiocytomas. They are benign cancerous lesions that can be very itchy and uncomfortable, but will usually regress on their own. Again, it's best for a veterinarian to take a look and determine what course of action to take. In the meantime, you may want to pick up a cone from the pet store for Quavo to wear to keep him from licking it. That may help as well. The cone should be long enough to go past his nose by a few inches to keep him from being able to reach to lick. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

What's this itchy bump on my 4-month-old puppy's chest? Is it normal?

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