My dog has a painful paw pad bump. Should I see a vet or wait?

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Shadow! I would rest him-not running until the foot has healed. My concern is that the lump is an infection from something stuck in pad. I recommend taking him to the Vet to have them look at it. He may need the lump lanced (opened up) and/or antibiotics and pain meds. Good luck

Poor thing. I don't think you need to go to the vet right away unless Thor is constantly bothering at it or seems uncomfortable. You can try doing 5-10 minute epsom salt baths twice a day for 2 days first and keeping it nice and dry between the soaks, and making sure he doesn't lick it (an e-collar is the best way to do that). If it looks worse at any point, or still looks like this after 2 days, then it will be time for a vet appointment. good luck!

Poor Bruno! Bumps under the skin can be caused by a variety of conditions, including abscesses, inflammation from soft tissue injuries, fractures, or bone tumors (unlikely given his young age), among others. It would be best to take Bruno to his vet for an exam and possible diagnostic testing. The vet will be able to feel the lump, assess his gait, and may need to take x-rays or perform cytology under the microscope with fluid/tissue from the lump. That said, if Bruno is walking completely normally, not licking the affected area, and is otherwise eating, drinking, and acting like himself, this type of lesion does not warrant a trip to an emergency vet and can wait a day or two, if needed. I hope this helps and that Bruno is on the mend soon!

This appears like a wart, or possibility a sebaceous adenoma. I would have to examine it closer to be sure though. These are benign masses that usually go away on their own. It's best to have your vet examine it to be sure. For more information about the suspected type of mass, I reccomend you read the article at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/papillomas-of-the-skin I hope that helps and all is well with June.

That looks like an infection. It could be bacterial, mites, allergies, a foreign body in the skin or yeast infection. At home you can wash it daily with an antibacterial soap (rinse it well). Make sure he is not licking or scratching it (use an elizabethan collar if needed). If it is not getting better or if it is getting worse within a week, then take him into the vet for an exam. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Callie. She appears to have a small growth on her pad. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She could have a mass, a poorly healing wound or an area of irritation from licking. Her veterinarian will examine her and determine how best to treat the issue. In the meantime, do not allow her to lick the paw. She should wear an E-collar if necessary. I hope this information helps!

This isn't a tick, maybe there was a tick before but it's definitely not there anymore. it might be a foreign body though (such as a grass seed), you will need to take Nina to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.