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My dog has an itchy, raised, grayish spot on her neck. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 13 years and 7 months old | 30 lbs

My dog has a spot on her neck she keeps itching it does not look like a tick my daughter sent me a pic she stated it is raised and grayish in color any idea what it may be here is a picture of what she sent me. Any ideas

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 6th, 2017

It is not a tick. It appears to be some type of dermal (skin) growth. Beyond that, you would need to have Twiggy examined by your veterinarian. A fine needle aspirate can be done in the clinic to collect a sample for pathology. This may give you a diagnosis. Once it is defined, you can discuss treatment options with your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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    This could be a number of things including a sebaceous cyst or adenoma, other skin tumor, or a hair follicle that has become ingrown or infected. Since it is bothering her the safest bet is to have a vet look at the area, they may use a needle to aspirate and check for signs of infection, and may prescribe antibiotics if found, or if it is a mass/tumor and bothering her they may recommend surgical removal.

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