Raised red spot on pups tummy

[Jennifer4284]

Hi there. I recently adopted a pit/doberman mix whose name is Reeses. About a week ago he had this raised red spot on tummy. At one point it scabbed over and now the scab is gone and it has gotten bigger. I rescued him from down south and I live in Maine. We recently went through a spell of fleas but that was over a month ago and we havent seen any since. Any advice would be great before taking a trip to the vet. It doesnt bother him, it feels hard when I touch it. This is the first dog I have owned.

[TwoBitsMom]

Hi,
It looks like a Histiocytoma. My dogs have had a couple of them. Histiocytoma's are a benign skin tumor.  Histiocytoma's typically go away without any treatment, however it may take 2 or 3 months.  
Both of my boxers have had these types of tumors, so don't be too worried about it, however...have the vet take a look at it, just to be sure, that is indeed what your dog has.
Best wishes...
Connie

[Margot49]

I am not sure what that is but agree with Shannon that it should be checked.
Of course, if I ever question a suspicious lump, I am at the Vet's to get it checked.

[shannon781]

That looks like something your vet should sample with a needle to make sure it is nothing serious; I hope not, but that should definitely be checked out!