My dog's skin tag is bothering her. Is removal worth the risk?

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My dog has a skin tag on her chest which has grown from the size of a slightly raised nipple to now approx. 1.5 centimeters over the last 2 years. Recently, she has begun trying to itch it regularly every day. It does not appear to have broken skin, but I'm concerned now that she seems bothered by it. Is removal worth the risk? I have already tentatively scheduled removal but I'm not getting a very clear idea from the vet what is best. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 5 months old | 85 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Skin tags are rarely dangerous to the pet, but can become a nuisance. They can get snagged, irritated & torn so yes, it is really worth the very, very small risk to remove one. It should be a relatively quick procedure & very little down time, other than caring for the area while the skin heals. Once the stiches or staples come out, the skin tag will never come back in the same area. So if Taurie seems bothered by it now, have it removed while she is young & the tag is relatively small. She should be just fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's skin tag is bothering her. Is removal worth the risk?

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