My dog has a hard, raised bump on her leg and is licking it. Should I see a vet?

I can see the round, raised bump you are referring to. This can be a small growth, allergic reaction, bug bite, or a sign of a skin infection. I recommend having Kane seen by a vet, as this is clearly making him uncomfortable. Your vet can take a small sample with a small needle to determine exactly what is going on and rule out the conditions above. In the meantime, you can get Kane an E-collar or "cone" to prevent him from licking the area and making it worse.

It is hard to evaluate a growth from a picture. I would recommend taking Lexi to the veterinarian, but this is not an emergency. I would call your veterinarian in the morning to make an appointment. They would be able to evaluate her to see if it is something they recommend taking an aspirate of or just monitoring. The aspirate will tell them if the growth is concerning or not. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. Yes, I think you should take Honey to see your vet for this issue. It is hard for me to tell from the photo if this is a raised bump or a flat bruise but either way I think it should be checked out. It could be nothing but it might be of significance. If it is a flat bruise it could be an ecchymosis that could indicate a low platelet count (clotting disorder). If it is a raised bump it could be a mass/tumor or an abscess/infection. It is too hard to tell from the photo. I don't think it is an emergency but I would try to get her an exam in the next few days. I hope this helps. Best wishes. Dr. Amber

Ouch! Definitely something that should be checked out by your regular vet ASAP. Certain types of tumors such as mast cell tumors, hemangiomas, injuries, blood blisters, etc can all appear like this, and so it should be looked at and biopsied to see what is going on. Until you can get to your vet in the morning, keeping Berkeley from licking or chewing on the spot with an Elizabethan (cone) collar is best to reduce any further injury or irritation.

It looks like a possible lick granuloma which is from her licking. I would recommend an elizabethan collar and bringing her to a veterinarian so they can give medication to help her feel more comfortable while this heals. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This could be a growth and in a dog Blondie's age, there is a chance it could be malignant. It does appear to be bothering her if she gets defensive when you try to look at it and is licking it. I'd have her seen by a vet for it this week. I hope this helps!

If no more scabby areas show up and it doesn't get bigger, I wouldn't worry about it. She may have scratched herself on something. If things change, I recommend an exam by a vet to determine and treat the cause. You can clean it once with mild soap and water but the more you mess with it the longer it will take to heal. Kisses to Penny!d