Hi there, recently I noticed a a bump about the size of a large grape on my boxer dogs front left leg. It looks a little bit like a boil but it doesn't feel 'squishy'. When i pressed down on it my dog didn't flinch or move so it doesn't seem to be particularly painful. There is hair and fur growing through it it seems. Do you know what this is or how it couldn't be treated? Thank you very much. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old

This could be from an injured, a benign growth, or a malignant growth. Without seeing Kes in person, I can't say for certain. I think it should be checked out by a vet, and depending on what the cause is, the vet will discuss treatment options.

My Boxer has a firm, painless leg bump. What is this growth?

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I just noticed my female boxer dog has this red bump on her front leg I wanted to know if this is something serious and should take her to the vet or if it’s just a bug bite

Unfortunately boxers are very prone to skin tumours, and this looks like one on Mia's leg. The good news is that many are benign, and even the cancerous ones stand a good chance with early surgical removal. It is impossible to tell just by looking exactly what a lump is, so I would advise you to take her to your vet. They can have a good look at it and decide a course of action with you, be that monitoring it, testing it or removing it. Try not to worry too much as these things are normally fine, it is best to be cautious with boxers though.

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My boxer has a red bump on her inner front leg that kind of resembles a nipple. What could it be?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! A lot if skin bumps can look the same. But for a young dog and the location of it being on a leg it is likely a benign growth called a histiocytoma. They usually spontaneously regress in a few months. The other possibility is a Mast cell tumor, which can be common in Boxers. If the bump grows larger or doesn't go away in 2-3 months I would have your Vet examine it and consider aspirating it to see what it could be. It is never wrong to get it looked at sooner either! I hope this helps!

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My dog a boxer and he has one swollen round bump on his stomach and it wasn't there yesterday and it's not red and he eat well no dieherria and no vomiting. He's not licking it or anything and it's on the bottom of his rib cage close to his stomach I

Hello If possible a photograph of this lump would be helpful. It could be a lipoma (a harmless fatty tumor) but Boxers are known for developing mast cell tumors on their skin. Those types of tumors need to be removed as they can cause issues with the GI tract and even anaphylactic reactions.

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My dog has a small bump on his back leg. I thought it may have been a bite or ingrown hair. I tried to squeeze it and it grew from about the size of a pea to the size of a walnut. It is freely moveable and does not seem to bother him or cause pain. I

It could be that Zeke has a cyst or a benign tumor causing this bump, and I would not squeeze it anymore. Instead, I would have him seen by a vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the bump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have him seen by a vet in the next couple of days to have this bump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated as needed.

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Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd give Lilly's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment.

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Hi I recently saw this lump on my dogs rear right leg. I’m not sure what it was and am concerned.

The bump you are seeing could be a mass, or it could be a skin lesion caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, or could be a combination of the above. I recommend making an appointment to have Bowser seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the bump you’ve noticed and to make sure it is treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine what is causing the bump and to provide treatment. If you notice the bump is oozing or becoming ulcerated, if it appears to be causing Bowser pain (if you notice him licking at the area or limping) then I recommend calling your vet right away. In the meantime you can put an e-collar (cone) on Bowser to help reduce the risk of him licking at the area, as this can reduce the risk of infection. With Bowser's young age, it is not very likely that he would have a malignant mass, but it is a good idea to get it check

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Today i noticed a hard lump on my dogs leg, i cut his hair around it for a better view. If i touch it he doesn’t cry or move, i would love to know if it looks like something serious or not.

It doesn't look very dramatic, but since it just seemed to pop up, I recommend getting it checked by your vet. It could be a scar or an unknown injury, it could be a growth of some kind, there's no way to know without getting a vet to investigate. Your vet will do an exam, some lab work, and based on these results will be better able to tell you what it is and how best to treat, if it needs treatment.

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My dog has a bump on his leg, and the hair around it seems to have fallen off. Is this something bad? He doesn’t seem hurt by it, I haven’t noticed a change in energy nor appetite, it’s been there for maybe a week. What is it?

Hi, and thanks for your question. 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. 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!

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My bloodhound has a medium size bump on his leg. He’s not allergic to anything and is still a playful puppy. We don’t know what it is

This may be an abscess, a cyst or a tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and a cyst can be evacuated. To identify a tumor, your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning.

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My dog is a 3 year old pit mix , he has a hard bump the size of a quarter on his left hind leg. He does scratch and lick a lot more. What can I use to help with the itching

I can see the round, raised bump you are referring to. This can be a small growth, allergic reaction, bug bite, or a sign of a skin infection. I recommend having Kane seen by a vet, as this is clearly making him uncomfortable. Your vet can take a small sample with a small needle to determine exactly what is going on and rule out the conditions above. In the meantime, you can get Kane an E-collar or "cone" to prevent him from licking the area and making it worse.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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