What is this sensitive growth on my dog's paw? Should I worry?

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My dog has a growth on his paw. I can't remember when it started, but it has been there for at least a year. It looks like a tick got stuck in his paw and never came out. Is that possible? It seems to be sensitive when touched. What do you think it is? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 175 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

No, that seems very unlikely if not impossible. This type of growth should be ideally checked by your local veterinarian to differentiate between skin cyst, benign or malignant type of tumors. Your vet can perform a fine needle aspirate or a biopsy to assess it. If it is painful it means it may be inflamed but not more than that.

What is this sensitive growth on my dog's paw? Should I worry?

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