What is this red, blister-like bubble on my dog's gum that bled?

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.

The problem with cysts is that they can get bigger, then pop, and refill again. This should be drained sterilely, and the cyst may need to be removed surgically to prevent it from reoccurring. Do not try to pop it yourself, as that will introduce infection into the area. I would have Jim seen by a vet today if the vet is open for normal business hours, or on Monday to have the cyst drained. The vet can decide if it needs to be removed surgically.

Hello, it does not look like anything overall concerning at this time. Some dogs may develop cyst on their lips which may resolve on their own. Keep a close eye on it, and if you see it get larger, become firm, or develop any discharge, then you should indeed have him seen. If needed the likely next step is to remove, since medicine would not resolve that unless it was an infection which it does not initially appear to be. Hope this helps and best of luck.

I see what you mean about the bump. It could be a cyst or a small infected area. Squeezing it will only make it worse and prevent it from healing. You need to have Sweetie seen by a vet to have this diagnosed and treated. Please take her into the vet in the morning. Best of luck.

I would recommend having this examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. The veterinarian can take a sample with a small needle and view the cells under the microscope for a better idea of what this is. It might be a benign or malignant tumor. It would be best to have this checked out physically. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Poor Gizmo! That looks really sore. The lesion in the picture could be an abscess, a very large interdigital cyst or a tumor. I would recommend that you have Gizmo seen by your veterinarian. They may recommend a fine needle aspirate of the lesion to get a better idea of what is causing the swelling. Surgery may be required to lance and drain the abscess or remove a mass if present.

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This looks likely to be a cyst, which is a benign skin growth that can rupture and exude a thick proteinaceous discharge. I recommend having Roscoe seen by a Vet, as cysts can become infected when they rupture, and Roscoe may need a course of antibiotics. Your vet can then let you know if they have any concerns about the lesion when they’re able to examine it. In the meantime, keep it clean using soapy water (Dawn dish soap works well) and soak/wipe it clean a few times daily. Hope this helps!