My senior chihuahua has a fast-growing, pink, bleeding paw lump. What is it?

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My chihuahua has a pinkish growth on her paw pad. It has gotten quite big in a short period of time. At first a thought it was an abscess but is more meaty and sturdy it has some veins and some times it bleeds. I've been having a hard time trying to get her to the vet, because their office closes before I end my shift at work. What do you think it is. My dog is a senior. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 9 years old | 5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. Although a picture of it would help to give you more specific answers, this lump/growth should be ideally examined by your veterinarian to have a definitive diagnosis. Your vet will examine it and possibly perform with an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy. Differentials would include skin cyst, infections or benign or malignant type of tumors. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My senior chihuahua has a fast-growing, pink, bleeding paw lump. What is it?

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