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My dog has a hard, white, wart-like bump on its back. Is it a wart?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 9 months old

Just noticed this bump on my dogs back. It looks like a human wart? It is hard and small and white/skin color.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2020

Yes, this does look like it could be a benign growth but unfortunately I cannot make a definitive diagnosis from a picture. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give Charley's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment. I hope this helps!

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