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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 35 lbs
My dog has what looks like a raised scab on her leg. It's round, slightly raised, and hard to the touch. She doesn't seem that bothered by it, and is not sensitive to the touch. I noticed it about a week and a half ago and have been checking it - it's no bigger or inflamed but also does not seem to be shrinking. What is it?
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on July 5, 2017
Answered By Jeffrey Milner
Veterinarian
Published on July 28, 2017
Hi, this does not look like anything to be concerned about. If you wanted to monitor it better, you can clip the hair around the bump to check it for redness, swelling or discharge. It could be a bug bite or maybe a cyst. It's a good sign it is getting smaller. If it grows bigger or changes shape, i would have it looked at by a vet. Good luck, i hope this helps!
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