My dog has an odd, changing, itchy hair patch. What should I do?

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There's always been a patch of hair on my dog that's odd but over the last couple of months she's been scratching it and it seems to have changed. It doesn't seem to hurt her it just seems like something that she notices. Just wondering what I should do... Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 52 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Belle is having this problem. By the pictures, it appears that there is evidence of some skin growths or masses. Since you mention changes and that she is scratching at it, these indicate that you should have your veterinarian evaluate her. Your vet can do a physical exam of the area and then advise a few treatment options. Most likely they will advise excision or removal of the affected area and then send the sample off to a pathologist so they can diagnose what the mass is. By far, most skin growths are benign but some are cancerous or malignant so it is important to determine what the growth is. Again, have your vet evaluate her and I hope all is well and works out for you and her.

My dog has an odd, changing, itchy hair patch. What should I do?

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