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What is this pink furry bump on my dog's chin? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 45 lbs

Hi, I just discovered a pink roundish growth on my pups chin. Looks almost like a tick, but has fur growing through, or out of it. I’m not sure if it’s something I need to take her to a vet for or if I’m worrying over nothing.

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2018

Hi there. It sounds like Strider just has a benign growth on her chin, pink bumps can be many things including clogged hair ducts, warts, or benign skin tumors. It's not an emergency, but to be safe I would make an appointment with your vet to have them take a small sample with a needle and just confirm whether it need to just be monitored or if removal is a good idea. I hope that helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on June 2nd, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. No growth is considered normal. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

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