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My dog has a white spot on his nose. What could it be? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 8 lbs

chico has a tiny white dot on his nose at first it looked and felt like it was like a tiny bump but now the bump is gone and its just a white dot its been there for a couple of weeks any idea's on what it could be? Or is it nothing to worry about.

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Answered By Liz DeWandeler, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 13th, 2017

Hmmm... hard to tell from this picture, but it could be scar tissue from the previous bump resolving. I would keep an eye on it. If it grows into another bump, becomes itchy, irritated or like a sore, then have your vet check it out.

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