What's this painless bumpy skin on my dog's nose? Should I worry?

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Bumpy skin on top of nose. Doesn’t cause her pain or obstruct airway but I’m not sure what it could be and I can’t find anything like it online. Thanks so much! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 20 days old | 45 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Dry skin and loss of hair like that can sometimes happen if your dog likes to dig. Over time a callus can form that may cause a similar appearance. That said, with any new growth, it's always best to have it checked by your vet to rule out other causes such as skin or fungal infections, tumors/cancers, allergies, or parasites. Your vet can take a skin scraping of the affected area to be tested or looked at under a microscope. In the meantime, keeping the area clean and dry and keeping Beasley from rubbing it (or digging) may help reduce irritation.

What's this painless bumpy skin on my dog's nose? Should I worry?

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