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Why does my dog have white buildup on her neck that squeezes out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed

my dog is a year-and-a-half old she's a female blue nose pitbull she has a skin irritation on the back of her neck it hasn't grown or anything like that not pussy but it has a white buildup on it and when you squeeze it and clean it white stuff things come out of it

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 23rd, 2017

Hi there, from your description Bella may have a sebaceous (oil gland) cyst. However, a diagnosis can’t really be made without seeing it in person so I would encourage you to have her seen by a veterinarian soon. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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