My dog's bleeding, growing lump looks like a scab. What is it?

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This has bled for over 2 weeks now. At first it was a little dab here and there but now it more and it looks to be growing. I’ve covered it with a bandaid and put ointment on it, mainly so it doesn’t get infected and I don’t get blood everywhere in my house. The top dark park can kind-of peel back like a scab, but it’s still attached half way so I don’t want to peel it off. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 64 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend taking Sable to the vet to look at the growth closer and find out what it is. The vet can stick a needle in it and look at the cells under a microscope to determine if it’s cancerous or not. Because the tissue/skin is fragile it likely won’t stop bleeding and may need to be surgically removed. I would leave it alone until the vet looks at it so you don’t disrupt the blood clot that forms. Good luck and kisses to Sable!

My dog's bleeding, growing lump looks like a scab. What is it?

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