My dog has a hard, black, pea-sized bump on her neck. What is it?

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my dog has a black hard circluar raised scab on her neck very small size of a pea what could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 12 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the raised lesions is on Boo sight unseen, but I can certainly offer a few possibilities. It could just be a scab from an itch, grooming, or scraping her skin on something around the house or outside. If the lesion appears like a small mass, then it may be a growth or cyst. Lumps and bumps on middle aged to older dogs are very common and are typically not a cause for alarm, however, it is always a good idea to get these checked by your veterinarian to be sure it is isn't something to be concerned about. Your veterinarian will take a small sample of the mass to determine if it is a cause for concern. You may also keep an eye on the growth and monitor it for changes such as growing rapidly, becoming red, ulcerated, or infected and do see a veterinarian if any of these changes are noticed. I hope this has helped you and I wish your and Boo the absolute best!

My dog has a hard, black, pea-sized bump on her neck. What is it?

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