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Puppy has a round bump on its foot with no symptoms. What is it?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

Round bump on puppy foot. Been there for several hours but no clear symptoms. Still worried

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2017

If it doesn't seem to bother Peanut, this could be a skin lesion called a histiocytoma (a benign, non-cancerous skin mass). Another possibilty if a reactive insect bite (if it becomes bothersome or gets worse). It is best to have your vet look at it and get samples from it to properly identify this skin lesion.
If it is considered to be a histiocytoma (which is very likely), then these usually resolve on their own within 2-4 weeks (self limiting). Only a few require moderate wound management or surgical removal. Best wishes moving forward with Peanuts skin. Take care.
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