My senior Miniature Schnauzer has skin bumps. When should I worry?

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Molly has tiny little bumps all over her skin and several larger bumps. I have been told that this is very normal for the breed and will continue with aging. Should I seek more information and medical help for this? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 12 years and 3 months old | 20 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Molly. To obtain more information about the bumps they would require to be sampled either through a needle aspirate or a biopsy. However, if your veterinarian is advising that these are likely benign then continuing to monitor them for changes in size or appearance is acceptable. If you note any increase in size, discharge, pain, or changes in color then you should have the bumps further evaluated. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My senior Miniature Schnauzer has skin bumps. When should I worry?

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