My dog has a skin tag. Do dogs get them like humans? Is it normal?

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Hi, we have JRT/Chihuaha mix, she's 5 years old, last seen vet in June, no problems. My questions is do dogs get skin tags like humans? Noticed what looked like one behind her ear, seems to have fallen off. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. While I cannot comment on the specific skin lesion Cali had without seeing it myself, yes - dogs get many of the same types of skin lesions that humans get, and are prone to developing benign skin lesions such as skin tags, warty growths, and cysts, as well as more concerning cancerous growths. Just like in human medicine, the best way to tell these apart is to have them seen by a vet, who will often get a small sample with a needle and look at the cells on a slide to evaluate the cause of the growth. I hope this helps!

My dog has a skin tag. Do dogs get them like humans? Is it normal?

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