My dog has a bleeding growth near his penis that burst. Is it serious?

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I took this poor guy in from a friend who found him he has this near his penis. It was filled with blood but recently, it burst I believe it opened when he was licking it. It was not really big at first but this is as big as it has gotten how do i stop the bleeding and is it something that will go away on its own? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 45 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. This is not going to away on its own and needs attention. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog has a bleeding growth near his penis that burst. Is it serious?

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