My older dog has a new skin tag or wart on his leg. What is it?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thank you for the pictures. Sadly I do not think the growth is a skin tag. I don't like the color or the bubble protuberance. It still could be benign but it doesn't have the typical skin tag appearance. I would have it removed and biopsied. I wish you and Bam the best!

Without seeing it in person it is hard to know for sure what the growth is. It is not likely a wart. Warts are caused by viruses and often seen in the mouth of dogs. This may very well be a benign skin tag/growth, but with any lump an evaluation by your veterinarian at your earliest convenience is recommended. They may take a small needle sample and look at the cells under the microscope to get more info and make sure it is nothing to worry about. They can also discuss options for removal if it is growing or if it is bothering pogi.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like a small skin wart. It most likely is nothing to worry about but if Teddy keeps biting at it or he will make it bleed, you should take him to your local vets for an appointment. This kind of skin growths are usually left untreated or they are removed surgically if they grow rapidly or bother the dog.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. It does look like a skin tag, but I can't say for 100% certainty without seeing Luna in person. It is worth getting checked out by a vet just to make sure it is a skin tag and not something more serious. I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Bud it’s hard to say what’s going on with his skin. Skin tags usually look like cauliflower looking small lumps. They can get crusty if Bud scratches them. If the area on his skin is flat and crusty it could be evidence of a skin infection. I would recommend taking Bud to the vet to look at it to be sure. It’s not emergent however and both are very treatable. Good luck and kisses to Bud!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Marko. I agree it does appear to be a skin tag. You can contact his veterinarian though to see if it was noted on his exam for more information. It is is not bothering him it is likely not necessary to have it surgically removed. Skin tags are common in middle age to older dogs. I hope this information helps!

Hello. This is definitely a pigmented tumor, not a tick. Do not try yanking this off in any way. Please let your veterinarian evaluate this to see if you can just keep a good watch on it, or if removal now while it is small is the best way to go. No emergency visit is necessary, but do have it looked at when convenient. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.