My dog has a red foot bump that bleeds monthly. Should I worry?

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My dog has a red blister like bump on the top of her foot and bleeds about once a month do you know what it is. Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 69 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Lesions like this should be checked out by the veterinarian. It sounds like the mass has been around for a while which is unusual. It could signify a skin tumor, a foreign body stuck under the skin, allergies or an abnormal hair follicle/pore. If it is a mass, the doctor will need to test it. Blister type masses are usually benign in a young dog but they can be a cancerous tumor called a mast cell tumor. these types of tumors need to be removed quickly. It’s always better to play it safe. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has a red foot bump that bleeds monthly. Should I worry?

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