What's this small, hard bump on my dog's back? Should I see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old | 45 lbs
hello. 11 yr old heeled/border collie mix. I found a small bump on her back. smaller than a pinto bean it feels hard. It is hardly visible but I can feel it
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Published on August 6th, 2021
Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is very hard to determine what the bump is without fully examining Shasta in person. It could be a cyst, small abscess, growing mass, hair follicle infection. A visit at your local vets is recommended to make the definite diagnosis and to decide if the lump needs symptomatic treatment (for example antibiotic), further testing or surgical removal. If the lump is small, not painful to touch and if it is not bothering Shasta, your vet may recommend to monitor it at home for now.
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Published on December 15th, 2021
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is difficult to tell exactly what is going on in this photo but from what I think I can see, this looks like an abscess (infection). The hair looks wet like there is some discharge coming from the lump. I suggest you take TJ to your vet for an exam. He will likely need to have some oral antibiotics and pain medications.
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