My dog has a big red bump on his butt. What are the possible causes?

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Hi, my dog is 2 days that has this bump on his butt. It is big and red..I noticed it 2 days ago..what can it be ? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 5 months old | 27 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a severely abscessed anal gland/sac or a tumor or a perineal hernia. This can only be diagnosed with a hands-on exam. 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 hernia may have to be fixed surgically. 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 big red bump on his butt. What are the possible causes?

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