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My dog has a bump she's licking and biting. Does she need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 13 lbs

My dog has this bump and I don't know what it could be. She keeps licking and biting it. Do I need to take her to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 30th, 2019

Poor Roxy! This could be a cyst, it could be a skin infection, or it could be from allergies. Because she keeps licking and biting it, that tells me it's bothering her, so yes she should see the vet. I would take her to the vet this week. I hope this helps!

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