My dog has a red lump on his leg. What could it be and will it spread?

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My dog has a red irritated lump on his leg. It started out as what looked like a skin tag but then it turned into a mass. Upon inspection of the sight again he has another skin tag growing near the red mass now. What is this thing and how do I prevent it from spreading. Pet's info: Dog | Olde English Bulldogge | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 75 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop these small growths from occurring. Removal is curative, but small cysts & lumps, as well as skin tags, can continue to appear. It is just who Benjamin is. It is always best to have your vet take a look & monitor these growths. Some should be removed while others should be left alone. It is important to know what they are & your vet can take a small sample with a syringe & needle & examine the cells under the microscope. The ones you show do not appear to be very worrisome, but do have your vet make note on Benjamin's chart to follow their growth. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a red lump on his leg. What could it be and will it spread?

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