My playful puppy has a mysterious bump on his leg. What is it?

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My bloodhound has a medium size bump on his leg. He’s not allergic to anything and is still a playful puppy. We don’t know what it is. Pet's info: Dog | Bloodhound | Male | unneutered

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 playful puppy has a mysterious bump on his leg. What is it?

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