What to do if my dog has a swollen red bump on her bum and licks it?

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my dog has an enlarged red bump on her bum and it is very swollen and looks irritated, she also keeps liking it

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor girl! This could be a number of things from a benign tumor, an infection, a cancerous tumor and much more. I would first put a cone collar on her to prevent her from licking it or it will only get worse. Since the bump is really swollen and obviously bothering her, I would have your vet take a look at it. Your vet will be able to determine what it is and recommend the best treatment for her. They will likely put her on antibiotics and may or may not recommend to have it surgically removed. I hope this helps!

What to do if my dog has a swollen red bump on her bum and licks it?

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