What's this small, hard black lump on my senior dog's belly?

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12 year old male mini Australian Sheppard mix with heart failure and Kidney issues. While rubbing dogs belly area and inner back legs noticed small black hard. Maybe size of a tick but I don't think it's that. Super solid. What is it? Should I be concerned? He takes Lasix and enalapril twice a day. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd - miniature | Male | neutered | 40 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Brady is adorable! Many skin bumps can look the same. It could be a skin tag, a benign pigmented mass or melanoma. It's hard to see the location, but be sure it isn't a nipple. I would watch it for increased growth. If it starts to grow I would see if your Vet could remove it with lidocaine and a punch biopsy awake. I hope this helps and I wish Brady the best!

What's this small, hard black lump on my senior dog's belly?

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