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My dog has growing bumps on its groin. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 52 lbs

What are these bumps on my dog’s groin? Seems like they’re growing

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 6th, 2019

That looks like a mild skin infection of some kind. I would keep an eye on it and get it looked after by your vet if it doesn't improve in a day or two or gets worse. They'll do a physical exam, check the lesions, maybe look at some of the material from the bumps under the microscope to see if they can identify the cause and, based on these results, be better able to recommend a treatment plan.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 19th, 2018

    It looks like he has a skin infection so he needs to be examined and treated by a veterinarian. Your vet can prescribe an antibiotic to help treat. You could try an OTC spray, like Vetericyn spray and see if that helps until he can be seen by a vet.

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