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My dog has bumps. Are they ticks or a growth? How can I tell?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 11 years and 11 months old | 23 lbs

I am wondering if these bumps are ticks or a growth.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2019

It sounds like perhaps you meant to post a photo with your question but no photo has posted. Please try again with a photo. With many ticks if you look closely you can see the tiny legs on the side or underside of the tick.

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