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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 5 months old | 20 lbs
I noticed this small lump on the back of my dogs neck a couple months ago, at first I thought it to be a skin tag, but as time has went on, it has gotten bigger. It also has turned a darker yellow color and has some red mixed in. Is this a skin tag and if so, should I get it removed? And if not, is it maybe a cyst or something else?
2 Answers

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on June 4th, 2018
Answered By Susan England-Foster
Veterinarian
Published on October 5th, 2017
It looks like Tallula has a small growth that is under the skin but normal skin color. I would think this is most likely a small cyst. However I would recommend taking Tallula to a vet to determine the actual cause. Your vet can place a small needle into the growth and look at the cells under the microscope to determine the cause and see if it needs addressed for surgical removal. I hope that helps
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