My dog's dark, bleeding skin tag-like growth: is it serious?

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Hello, my dog has had this tag in her right hind leg for close to a year. It looks like a skin tag but is dark maroon/purple in color. Tonight while itching her hind leg with her teeth, I think she accidentally ripped the tip open. It did bleed quite a bit for something so small but I got it to stop. Is this not just a skin tag but something I need to worry about? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 79 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This lump/bump/growth should be ideally examined by your local vet to have a diagnosis established. Your vet may want to perform an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy to sample the bump and determine its underlying nature. Differentials would include skin cysts, infections, benign or more malignant type of tumors. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog's dark, bleeding skin tag-like growth: is it serious?

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