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My dog has small white leg bumps. What are they? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 1 month old | 35 lbs

My 35 lb cockapoo has 2 white small circular approx 1/8" growths on the outside of her rear leg under her fur. Just noticed them. What could they be she's still frisky and not troubled by them

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2017

Roxy's lesions could be papillomas, sebaceous cysts, or other benign or malignant masses. I'm glad to hear that she isn't bothered by them, but her vet should take a look at the lesions. The vet may need to perform a fine needle aspirate, which involves using needle to draw a few cells out so that they can be examined microscopically. This does not sound like an emergency, but should be addressed in the next few weeks, or sooner if they grow or change.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    These could be benign growths such as warts and sometimes they may be not benign. I suggest you monitor them for growth and if you can actually tell that they are growing within a reasonable time (2 weeks or so), then I suggest you take Roxy to a veterinarian for a skin exam. If you are very worried and do not want to observe the masses for a while, then make an appointment with your vet for next week.

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