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My dog has sudden lumps on her face. What could they be?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 14 lbs

My dog has developed these two lumps on her face in the last few hours. Is it something we should be worried about?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If these bumps appears on Bella recently in the last few hours, then these could be hives, insect sting or bite, or a mild skin irritation. It is hard to say for sure without seeing Bella in person. If they are very itchy and persist or seem to really bother her, I would seek care for Bella with her veterinarian soon to have these evaluated.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 19th, 2019

    I am sorry to hear about your concern for Maya! With a bump appearing so quickly like this, an insect bite would be our first suspicion. If no othe bumps appear, I would just continue to monitor the area. If she develops more bumps this could be hives and she should see her vet. If the area begins to enlarge/ ooze/ bruise or if it is not resolves in a week, these would be other reasons for her to see her veterinarian.

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