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My dog has a paw lump. Should I worry? Is it a hot spot or allergy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 22 days old | 50 lbs

My dog has a small lump on his front paw. Should I be worried ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2018

It looks like a hot spot, it's usually caused by an allergy or fleas causing itchiness and then the dog licks the area and causes it himself. i would recommend taking him to your vet in order to get it checked and treated.

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