Why does my senior dog have flesh-colored, oily, crusty skin bumps?

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My 11 yr old chihuahua mix has 3 flesh colored bumps that develop yellow oily crusts that can be picked off. Bumps are about the size of like a number button on a TV remote. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would guess that these are sebaceous adenomas or benign skin growths that are common in older dogs. There are some other skin tumors that could look similar however and it would be best to have your veterinarian examine Linguine in person to be 100% sure.

Why does my senior dog have flesh-colored, oily, crusty skin bumps?

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