My dog has skin bumps. What are they and when should I see a vet?

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What are these bumps on my dog? Should I get him checked? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 20 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I can't make out the bump in the 2nd picture very well. In the first picture the bump looks like a benign sebaceous adenoma. Some dogs, poodle and bichon breeds especially, tend to get a lot of them. In the second picture I can't tell if the area is crusty. Sometimes the sebaceous adenomas secrete thick brown discharge or if the bump is a scab from an infection. If the areas grow or spread I would have them looked at by your Vet. Otherwise the next time you have him in for an exam have them take a look. I hope this helps!

My dog has skin bumps. What are they and when should I see a vet?

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