Wierd Growth On Paw

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by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Jen,
Comparing the two photos (the one on this page and the one you emailed), between last month and now it does appear that the growth/lesion is growing and changing in color. Those are some of the characteristics of a malignancy. (Other characteristics are change in consistency, and appearance of a drainage.)

You did not mention the age of your dog. There are some types of growths more common in young dogs, and are usually benign. If your dog is older than 4 or 5, then there are other types of growths that look similar to this one, such as mast cell tumors, which can be malignant.

Is your dog chewing it? You mentioned that he is itching more and scratching his fur off. Those are usually not symptoms of a bacterial or fungal infection, or mange. Therefore, antibiotics would not be effective, and I am not familiar with Dermagic.

Some growths/tumors are due to vaccinations, deficiencies in diet, chronic food allergies to preservatives, food colorings or additives or contact with toxins. Certainly consulting with a holistic veterinarian in your area, will help to improve your dog's health, address the cause of his itching, and perhaps pinpoint the cause of this growth, and what to do about it.

You might also check our Your Dog's Diet section to give you more information on what a healthy diet would be for your dog.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the 'click here to add your own comments' link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: This educational advice is based on the depth of your question and the picture you submitted. The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

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 Hi Jen, Comparing the two photos (the one on this page and the one you emailed), between last month and now it does appear that the growth/lesion is growing and changing in color. Those are some of the characteristics of a malignancy. (Other characteristics are change in consistency, and appearance of a drainage.) <span style="text-align:left; float:left; width:250px; margin: 5px 8px 5px 0;"> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </span> You did not mention the age of your dog. There are some types of growths more common in young dogs, and are usually benign. If your dog is older than 4 or 5, then there are other types of growths that look similar to this one, such as mast cell tumors, which can be malignant. Is your dog chewing it? You mentioned that he is itching more and scratching his fur off. Those are usually not symptoms of a bacterial or fungal infection, or mange. Therefore, antibiotics would not be effective, and I am not familiar with Dermagic. Some growths/tumors are due to vaccinations, deficiencies in diet, chronic food allergies to preservatives, food colorings or additives or contact with toxins. Certainly consulting with a <a href="http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/animal-care-dog-holistic.html#Locate">holistic veterinarian in your area</a>, will help to improve your dog's health, address the cause of his itching, and perhaps pinpoint the cause of this growth, and what to do about it. You might also check our <a href="http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/10-best-dog-food.html">Your Dog's Diet</a> section to give you more information on what a healthy diet would be for your dog. Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the 'click here to add your own comments' link below. Take care, Dr. Carol Jean Tillman DISCLAIMER: This educational advice is based on the depth of your question and the picture you submitted. The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person. <br><span style="text-align:left; width:300px; margin:5px;"> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </span>

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