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My dog has a small, growing white bump on his nose. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 100 lbs

Small white bump on my dogs nose has gotten larger in the last two weeks. It just appeared about 3 weeks ago. It does not seem to hurt him, but I am not sure what it is. He is a Husky/great Pyranees mix, 1.5 years old

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 24th, 2022

Since the growth is on the nose, it would be best to bring Quinn into your vet for care. Tumors, fungal infections, abrasions, burns, etc can all cause signs like you are seeing, and since some are more serious issues, should be seen and treated, especially if the area is growing rapidly in size. Your vet can take a scraping or biopsy from the area to check under a microscope and see what is going on.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Published on January 19th, 2019

    Hello. I would not be too worried about this. Just watch the area, perhaps clean it several times a day with an antimicrobial wash like Hibiclens ( available at all pharmacies ) & if it enlarges or changes, see your vet. But it does not look too worrisome. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

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    Published on August 16th, 2018

    Hello. He's very cute! It's likely that he either injured himself mildly, or had an abrasion there and he's lost the normal nasal tissue in that area due to scarring. Nothing to be worried about unless it changes, or becomes a raised bump. Then I'd have him checked by your vet. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

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    Published on November 18th, 2017

    That may be a scar from an injury when playing with littermates or from the mom. It may be a small wart of some sort also. When she gets her vaccines you can have the vet check that spot to be sure. If the spot begins to get larger then I would get it seen sooner as it may be something contagious such as ring worm

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