My dog's paw has a painful, swollen lump with pus. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Hi, can I know what happen to my dog hand as I found that there is a lump on his hand. When I try to touch, he keep his paw away and he keep licking it. I feel like there is some pus inside and it swelling. Please help.
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Published on April 23rd, 2019
The bump you are seeing could be a mass, or it could be a skin lesion caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, or could be a combination of the above. I recommend making an appointment to have your dog seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the bump you’ve noticed and to make sure it is treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine what is causing the bump and to provide treatment. . In the meantime, if he is licking the area, I recommend putting an e-collar/cone on him to help prevent licking and reduce the risk of infection.
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Published on December 6th, 2018
The bump you are seeing could be a mass, or it could be a skin lesion caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, or could be a combination of the above. I recommend making an appointment to have Hector seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the bump you’ve noticed and to make sure it is treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine what is causing the bump and to provide treatment. In the meantime, you can put an e-collar (cone) on Hector to help prevent him from licking the area, as allowing him to lick the lesion might lead to infection.
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Published on May 24th, 2017
Dusty's lump could be a result of a skin tag, papilloma (wart-like lesion), or another benign or malignant mass. Some lumps and bumps can become irritated or uncomfortable, which could explain why Dusty has been licking this lesion. To determine the cause of this lesion, I recommend taking him to his vet for an exam. The vet will be able to draw out a few cells with a needle and then examine them microscopically. I hope that all goes well!
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