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What is this hard bubble-like lump on my dog's paw pad?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 48 lbs

I found found a hard bubble wart like structure on my dog's paw pad

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2018

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Harvey to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 24th, 2021
Hi, and thanks for your question.
Although a better picture of it would help to give you a more specific answer (it is completely out of focus so very hard to see) 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 (very unlikely at this age).
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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