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My puppy has a painless, hard, red bump on her head. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 30 days old | 30 lbs

My puppy had a red bump on her head that is growing with her it don't hurt her and it's hard

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on March 31st, 2018

Keep an eye in this. It sounds like a benign nodule that may go away on its own. If its getting larger then you may want to have it surgically removed and biopsied when she gets spayed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Nala.

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