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What's this itchy bump on my dog's nose that he scratches at night?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 42 lbs

Hello, my dog has a small bump located on the top of his nose. It seems to itch yet he doesn't seem to care about the itch until bedtime. I thought at first he was just rolling around and playing, but then noticed that he was scratching at something. It is where the fur is thinner and you can see the pink of the skin.

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Sarah Derksen, DVM

Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2017

Hi. He may have come I to contact with something that irritated his skin, or it could be a skin infection, or mass. It is hard to tell from pics. You can make an appointment tomorrow. Until then he can have 1.5 tablets of a benadryl this pm
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