My lab has a red soar on the top of his left paw, he has had for about two months it's not getting bigger but he will not let us clean it and he keeps licking it some days it's way red some days it's a light pink color. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 6 years and 6 months old

Why is my dog licking a red sore on his paw that won't heal?

My dog has a sore on her front paw no fur on it size of a 20 pence

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It is difficult to know without being able to examine her. 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. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Training & Behavior

What is going on? Open sore with wet pus constantly. Occasionally bleeds, scratched always aswell as licked. About two months going, worst it has been. Home remedies?, Homipath and holistic believers.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could be just an infection though I am suspicious that there is a growth underneath causing this. 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 severe and no home remedies are expected to improve this. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My dog has a bump in between her toes. Its pink and shes been licking it

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could also be an infection. 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. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My dog has a round red spot on top of his paw, was just wondering what it could be. He has been licking at it a lot.

Hello, and thank you for using Boop by Petco. I’m seeing a red, round, raised, hairless mass. This appearance would make me primarily suspicious of either a [histiocytoma](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/histiocytoma/) or a [mast cell tumor](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/mast-cell-tumors/). The only way to tell for sure what this lump is, is via cytology. Your vet will get a small sample of cells with a needle and examine them under a microscope to determine what the mass is. I definitely recommend having this done as soon as possible. A histiocytoma is a benign mass that tends to spontaneously resolve. A mast cell tumor would be a concern, and should be surgically removed as soon as possible. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

I’ve noticed some bumps in between my dogs paws and he’s continuously licking his paws and I have no idea what it is

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. Given Benji's skin is pigmented and based on its appearance, this is likely a melanocytoma or a melanoma though sampling will be needed to know for sure. 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. 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 night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My friends dog had this red spot come up on his paw. At first glance I thought he had lost his nail but the nail is there. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! 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. 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!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Noticed yesterday some Kind of growth on dogs heel. It’s bleeding now . It’s prob size of ring finger nail.. not sure if it’s serous enough to bring her into vet..

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. 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. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Weird red bump on dog paw. Almost hairless, firm and raised

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. 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. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. She is adorable! Good luck and have a good night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My dog has a small pea shaped and sized lump on her back “ankle” joint. On closer inspection it doesn’t appear to be oozing or bleeding nor have a “head” on it. It is whiteish red and the top layer is dry, but not scaby. She’s been licking it a lit

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. 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. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

my 10 year old boxer has a large red lump on the top of his right back paw. It is between the toes back away from his nails. You can touch it and he does not show signs of pain but it looks like it would hurt. What could it be?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. Common tumors in this region include melanomas, squamous cell carcinomas, mast cell tumors and soft tissue sarcomas, among others. 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. 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 night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog has a sore on her front paw no fur on it size of a 20 pence

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My dog has a bump in between her toes. Its pink and shes been licking it

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My friends dog had this red spot come up on his paw. At first glance I thought he had lost his nail but the nail is there. Any information would be appreciated.

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Weird red bump on dog paw. Almost hairless, firm and raised

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my 10 year old boxer has a large red lump on the top of his right back paw. It is between the toes back away from his nails. You can touch it and he does not show signs of pain but it looks like it would hurt. What could it be?

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