My dog has a growth on his ear. Is it a wart? How to identify?

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My lab/ German Shepherd mix is a little over 5 years old. I have noticed a wart like growth that has been on his ear for a couple of months. Is there any way to tell what it is? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 80 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thanks for the picture! Sadly a lot of skin masses can look the same but the picture resembles a sebaceous adenima which are benign. The only way to know for sure is to either remove it and send it for biopsy or try to do a fine needle aspirate in it. I hope this helps and have a great night!

My dog has a growth on his ear. Is it a wart? How to identify?

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