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My Frenchie has a sudden, fast-growing bump under mouth. Is it benign?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 22 lbs

My 9 y/o Frenchie has sudden, fast-growing, wart-like bump under his mouth. Abt 1/2 the size of a pea, & shaped/textured sort of like a pinecone- also has dif. colors, textures, hardnesses. Mostly pink, but has a few black flecks; mostly soft/squishy but dark parts feel harder. Can't get clear photo. He goes to the vet Fri, but it's grown exponentially larger since I found it 2 wks ago. Is there ANY CHANCE it could be something totally benign? Articles online sound grim, and I'm terrified.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Yes, there is a chance this may be a benign papilomma/wart which has become tramautised from knocking on food bowl etc. Your vet may wish to biopsy the area to determine the underlying nature and fully investigate

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

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    It's hard to tell from the photos but it could be an infection so that would be nothing to worry about. If it's a growth there looks like there is enough skin around it to lift it up so they should be able to surgically remove it and biopsy it for a diagnosis. You have caught this early so seeing your veterinarian Friday is a good plan. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers about Frankie's care.

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