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My dog has a new lump. Is it a tick or a harmless skin growth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old

Hello. My 10yo dog chrlie she has small harmless lumps. But just spotted this one. Is it a tick????

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2019

While hard to say without seeing her in person, this does not have the appearance of a tick and looks more like a small skin growth. Ticks are usually dark in color, black/brown/maroon and once full of blood can have a pale grey appearance.

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