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My dog's swollen bump burst and is bleeding. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 9 years old | 15 lbs

Can anyone please help me to know what's wrong with my dog? A swelled bump ruptured last night causing blood to pour out, I've put warm compresses on it and tried my best to clean it. If anyone can help and give me advice it would be more than welcomed.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

It could be an abscess, it could also be a tumor, you must take him to the vet in order to get that treated, the fur in that area must be clipped off completely, the wound needs to be cleaned and analysed. if it is an abscess a course of antibiotics will solve the problem.

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