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My puppy has a red bump on its cheek that's growing. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 4 months and 12 days old | 10 lbs

My french bulldog Boston terrier puppy has a red bump on her cheek that has grown over the last 5 days. Do I need to take her to the vet

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2019

This looks like a histiocytoma. If it is one, it will likely go away on it's own (see the article attached). That being said, it is always best to have any bumps/lumps on your dog checked out by your vet. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952066 )

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