My dog has small skin bumps that don't bother him. What are they?

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My dog has this little bumps on his body, but it doesn’t bother him at all. He’s acting totally normal. Was wondering what this could be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 6 months old | 21 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I can't say for certain without looking at them and feeling them myself, but in a dog this age, the most likely scenarios are harmless "skin tags" or benign sebacious cysts. As with all lumps and bumps, if you ever see one that is firm or does not move, increases in size rapidly, changes color, or seems to bother Prince, it's time to see the vet sooner rather than later. Otherwise, just keep a list of current bumps and have your vet feel each one at his regular checkup. Best wishes to you and Prince!

My dog has small skin bumps that don't bother him. What are they?

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