What's this blackhead-like bump on my dog's mouth? Should I see a vet?

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Can you tell me what is this? It looks like a blackhead by his mouth. Should I take him to doctor? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 41 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure we can tell you for sure exactly what that is, but it looks like a papilloma or wart. These are usually a benign growth and are often caused by a virus. If Marci has been in contact with other dogs recently at the dog park, a boarding or daycare facility, etc.--these are common places to pick up the virus. If it is that, he may develop more. They typically disappear on their own over the course of a few weeks. If this doesn't sound like a possibility, that raised area may simply be a spot of inflammation or folliculitis. Monitor it for growth and it us shears a good idea for your veterinarian to check out any strange lump.

What's this blackhead-like bump on my dog's mouth? Should I see a vet?

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