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My dog has a hard bump on her ear. What is it and should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 4 years and 4 months old | 26 lbs

My dog has this bump on her ear. I don’t know what it is. It is somewhat hard. I just found it today. She is a 4 year old dachshund and has no other health problems.

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Answered By Dr. Davis

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Published on April 2nd, 2018

This looks like a wart or benign skin growth. Many dogs get these as they age. Unless it grows quickly it’s nothing to be overly concerned about. I recommend measuring it and taking a photo every few weeks so you can watch for any change. If she starts scratching it that may be a reason to remove it or if it changes and gets bigger. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Athena.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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    Published on December 27th, 2017

    It looks like a papilloma wart. I would not be worried at this stage unless it is bothering her, grows in size or does not heal (it looks she may have scratched it). You can apply a thin layer of Neosporin to it a couple times a day for now until it is healed. It is always best to have any abnormal masses checked out by your vet in person as I cannot diagnose over the internet. I can only give you my best guess as to what I think it is. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on June 26th, 2018

    While I cannot definitively diagnose this just from a photo, this looks like a wart. I would observe it and if it changes color, grows, or changes shape have it examined by your vet. At this time I do not think a biopsy is necessary.

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