My dog has skin-colored bumps on her leg. Are these growths serious?

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My dog has skin colored bumps on one of her legs. There are 2 bumps and they don't seem to be bothering her. I just wanted to know what they could be, in case they were health hazards or something. She is a miniature pin roughly about 9 years old or so. She's had them for a couple months. Thank you for your help! Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

From the pictures you have sent the "bumps" appears to be a skin growths. There are several types off masses that can grow in the skin of dogs such as cysts and lipomas and mor malignant cancerous tumours. Some are benign and some are malignant, so careful observation is important, as well as having a vet examine it if you are concerned. Since you only just noticed the lumps over a course of a couple months, they seem small and non irritated, I would continue to monitor it for rapid growth, ulceration, changes in mobility, texture or color. Measure the masses with a ruler so you can compare its growth in a couple weeks time. Rapidly growing masses are more concerning. I hope that this answer was helpful and more importantly that Mercy feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

My dog has skin-colored bumps on her leg. Are these growths serious?

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