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Why does my dog have a pink hairy bump on the edge of its mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My dog has a strange pink bump/mole right on the edge of the mouth. There are some small hairs growing out of it. I don't know where it came from or what it is. What is it?

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on December 25th, 2016

It is difficult to say without seeing it. Best guess is a wart or cutaneous papilloma which is spread through direct contact with other dogs carrying the virus. If that is the case and it doesnt spread she will be fine. Make an appointment and have your vet take a look if it progresses.

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