My dog's skin tag is getting bigger and has hair. What should I do?

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My dog had a small skin tag on her shoulder blade but over the past few days I've noticed that it has gotten a lot bigger also it looks like it's got a few hairs coming out of it. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 7 years old | 26 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd give Bella's vet a call to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

My dog's skin tag is getting bigger and has hair. What should I do?

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