My older dog has nail-like skin growths that fall off and regrow?

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Good day Can anyone perhaps tell me what this is? My dog has quite a few of them. He's a Yorkshire Terrier and actually turned 9 years old today. I've noticed that one fell off and started growing back again. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | unneutered | 9 years old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

These are benign but abnormal proliferation of the most superficial layer of the skin which creates structures similar to ''nails'' or any keratinized organ (horns, nails for example). Microscopically this material is a mix of cellular debris. It is usually nothing to be worried about as they come with old age. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

My older dog has nail-like skin growths that fall off and regrow?

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