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My dog has strange skin bumps or a growth on his hind leg. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 4 months old | 100 lbs

My dog has a growth on his hind leg. Looks like. Bumps of skin . could you tell me what this could be

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The pictures aren't coming through super clear on my end but it appears to be a "skin tag". It could also be a sebacious cyst. Both of these are benign and usually ignored. Of course, give it a good feel about once a week, and if it gets larger, hard, or painful for Riley, it'st time to see the vet. Best of luck to you and Riley!

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