My dog's skin tags are bleeding, smelly. Are they serious? What to do?

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I think my dog has skin tags but they keep getting scabs and sometimes bleed. One in particular is smelly and has brown goop in it along with blood. Is this really a skin tag or something more serious? How can I help care for these growths? He’s a 11 yr old cocker spaniel mix. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old | 32 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

These growths look like skin tags in the pictures. We can never be 100% certain without a biopsy. If they keep breaking open and bleeding then I recommend removing them. The reason for removing them is just to stop him from scratching them and having them break open. Otherwise just keep the growths clean. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's skin tags are bleeding, smelly. Are they serious? What to do?

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