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My dog has a pink bump on his chin. Could it be an abscess or cyst?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 17 lbs

We noticed a pink bumb on our dog's chin. Think it's an abscess, not sure though

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2019

That doesn't look like an abscess to me, but without seeing Guffy in person, I can't say for certain. It could also be a cyst or a growth of some sorts. I would take him into a vet today or tomorrow to have this bump examined, diagnosed, and treated. Best of luck.

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