My dog is scooting and has a tail bump. Should I take her to the vet?

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My dog has been scooting her butt a lot lately and I thought she just had an anal gland block or something. But then I was looking at her today and noticed this bump/lump on the underside of the base of her tail. Should I be concerned and take her in to get it checked or could it just be a bug bite? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 62 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I recommend to have Leia examined by the veterinarian. Skin masses can be many things but red raised masses are especially concerning for a skin cancer called a Mast Cell tumor. Your veterinarian will need to collect a sample of cell to examine under the microscope to determine what this is and if further treatment is needed. Have this checked out soon.

My dog is scooting and has a tail bump. Should I take her to the vet?

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