My dog has a red, scabbing growth on her paw near her toe. What is it?

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My almost 3 year old dog has developed this growth on the top of her paw next right at her toe . It’s red and looks as if it’s scabbing. What sound it be? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may be an abscess, a cyst or a tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and a cyst can be evacuated. 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 red, scabbing growth on her paw near her toe. What is it?

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