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My dog has a skin tag on its lip. Do they grow? Is this a common spot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 5 months old | 53.5 lbs

So about 2 months ago we noticed this skin tag on my dog’s lip (vet has seen it & says skin tag). My question, do you agree? Do skin tags grow at all (slowly... slightly... or no? What should I expect?) is the lip a commonplace to see them? Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on April 24th, 2018

I agree that it looks like a skin tag. Around the mouth is a common place to see them, and they usually do grow a little bit, but not usually very much. I think it is most likely a benign skin tag but the only way to know for sure would be to remove it and send it out for biopsy. If it changes dramatically then I would recommend this. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on April 20th, 2018

    I agree that the spot looks like a skin tag. However, if you are worried about it you can always have it removed and biopsied to make sure it is nothing. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on March 21st, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would agree with your veterinarian. This is most likely a skin tag. I think it would be ok to monitor for now and have it removed if at any point it appears to be growing. If it is a skin tag it is not expected to grow much. Good luck and have a great day!

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