My dog has a painful, red, warm bump leaking fluid. What is it?

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This bump popped up yesterday. It’s hard and red and warm. First pic was last night, second pic is today and it’s got little holes and leaking brownish blood fluid from them. She seems uncomfortable when it’s touched. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old | 23 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like it could be an abscess or another kind of wound. I’d rechaving your vet examine it in person. They may want to take a sample using a small needle. If it is an abscess it may need to be lanced and antibiotics may be necessary.

My dog has a painful, red, warm bump leaking fluid. What is it?

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