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My dog has a swollen spot with fluid that won't drain. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old

What is this? Is this serious? Last week was puffy with one open sore now this week it looks like this a lots of fluid in it. Husband did pop it to drain but still lots of liquid inside .

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2019

Yes, best to have her checked over and I would examine the fluid to understand its nature inflammatory or infectious. It has been there for a week so unlikely to go away in its own. Hope all goes well.

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