My dog has a raw, red bump on his chest. Is it a serious tumor?

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My dog has raw looking pump on his chest is it a tumer. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

It's possible that this could be a skin tumor of some kind. It could also be a bacterial skin infection, or a localized inflammatory reaction to an insect bite or something similar - without being able to examine him, it's hard to say. I would recommend taking Athens to the vet to have this checked when you are able to. He/she can do a simple test called a fine needle aspirate if needed to find out what the bump is, and will advise you on whether it needs to be surgically removed depending on the results.

My dog has a raw, red bump on his chest. Is it a serious tumor?

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