My French bulldog puppy has a red lump on his belly, should I worry?

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  Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 8th, 2018

  Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This looks like it could be a bug bite, tick bite or some other bite. I would monitor the area and if it gets bigger, becomes irritating to Jax or if it has any discharge or worsening swelling, I would take him in to see a veterinarian. If he starts to bother it, I would recommend putting an Elizabethan collar on him to make sure he does not lick or irritate it more.

  

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  Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 15th, 2018

  Hi, unfortunately it is impossible to judge a lump just based on its appearance. Big mistakes could be made! I would say just try not to worry too much, Friday is close and a couple of days will not make a difference. There are different kinds of benign lumps that can occur on the skin of dogs too. Your vet will probably want to take fine needle aspirates from it and will come up with a plan to make sure that Cookie is well and that the lump is treated as necessary. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on December 8th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This lump you describe could potentially be something like an abscess for example. However, other things are possible. I recommend that you have Max evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If an abscess was noted, further local therapy with drainage and antibiotics would be recommended. Good luck and best wishes!

  

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