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What is this crusty black scab-like growth on my dog's nipple?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 65 lbs

My dog has a crusty, black scab-like growth on one of his nipples. Any idea what this is?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2018

This growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Fred to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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