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Why is the sore on my Yorkie's nose getting bigger? What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 7 lbs

My yorkie has this sore on her nose that looks like it is getting bigger, what could it be?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 3rd, 2017

Poor Nylah! Based on its appearance, I would be concerned that this may be a skin growth or tumor of some kind - especially if it has been there for a quite a while, and is getting larger. Other possibilities would include a localized inflammatory reaction due to an insect bite or sting, a bacterial infection, or some type of cyst. I would recommend taking Nylah to the vet to have this checked when you are able to. He/she can do a simple test called a fine needle aspirate to find out what the lump is, and will advise you on whether it needs to be surgically removed depending on the results.

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