My dog has scratchy, wart-like bumps that bleed. Are they dangerous?

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My toy poodle grows these little bumps that look and feel scratchy on top like a wart. I sometimes pinch them off and it only bleeds a little drop. They grow back, so i quit pinching them off. What are these and are they dangerous to her. Should i have them surgically removed. they’re too small to get a picture. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | 8 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be benign or malignant growths. This could even be an infection. This cannot be completely assessed just by looking at pictures or a description and usually requires sampling such as fine needle aspiration to determine its origin. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog has scratchy, wart-like bumps that bleed. Are they dangerous?

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