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My puppy has a skin bump. Is a vet visit necessary to get it removed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

Just wanted to know if I need to take him to a vet to have this removed

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 12th, 2019

Good Morning. This looks like it may be a pustule from a skin infection called puppy pyoderma. If it is the only one I may wait a few days and see if it goes away on its own. However, if more start to form then he will need to be seen by your veterinarian for possible antibiotics therapy. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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