Amanda W. asked
My dog, Brodie, a 2-year-old boxer, has a rapidly growing pink spot on his lip. I noticed it about a month ago as a very small pin prick. He is not licking or rubbing the area, and he is otherwise healthy. What could this spot be, and what should I do about it?
March 6th, 2023
David P. answered
The spot on your dog's lip appears to be a histiocytoma, a benign tumor derived from epidermal Lange...
March 6th, 2023
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