My dog has tiny bumps on his skin. When should I see a vet?

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• Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 24th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I can't say for certain without looking at them and feeling them myself, but in a dog this age, the most likely scenarios are harmless "skin tags" or benign sebacious cysts.
  
  As with all lumps and bumps, if you ever see one that is firm or does not move, increases in size rapidly, changes color, or seems to bother Prince, it's time to see the vet sooner rather than later. Otherwise, just keep a list of current bumps and have your vet feel each one at his regular checkup.
  
  Best wishes to you and Prince!

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on July 31st, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These could be benign or malignant growths. This could even be an infection. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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• Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 20th, 2017

  The pictures are difficult to see, but I wonder if your dog is dealing with some small bumps secondary to insect bites (e.g. Mosquitoes, ants). If this is the case they should be expected to resolve over the course of 1-2 weeks. Another type of small skin bump that does NOT typically resolve with time is a sebaceous cyst. It would be unusual to see such a number of them develop all at once though. If the bumps do not start to resolve on their own then please schedule Zane an appointment with your regular veterinarian to have the bumps evaluated.

  

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