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Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 13 days old
My dog has a big bump on her inner leg area. She's had it for about a week or two. It was small at first, but it seems to have gotten bigger. It wasnt red at first , now its red and it hard. What can it be and can it be treated at home?? Please help.
2 Answers

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Published on September 4th, 2017
Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Published on June 28th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is probably just a small wound and is of no major concern. You can apply a thin film of triple antibiotic for about 3-5 days to help prevent it from getting infected. If no improvement by then, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!
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