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My dog has a new pea-sized black mole near her vulva. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 160 lbs

My dog has a small pea size black mole like growth outside of vulva. It's a new & quick growth. What can this be?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2017

It could simply be a wart or a skin tag, but it is impossible to tell for sure by looking at it. Because of the location I would have your vet test it, if it is something cancerous it would be better to know so you can have it removed.

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