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Why does my dog have a white bump on his leg and a large stomach bump?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cairn Terrier | Male | 20 lbs

My dog has a white bump on his leg and a large bump on his stomach. Do you know what this means?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Mara Howard, DVM

Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The pictures are a little blurry and it is hard to see exactly what may be going on with Marley's skin. A white bump on the skin can be a variety of things, including a cyst, blocked skin pore, wart, or another underlying issue. The bump on his stomach I can't distinguish in the picture. I do, however, recommend all abnormal growths be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine if they are benign (non-cancerous) or not. Typically a needle sample can determine this, and if any further treatment may be needed. Good luck!
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