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My older dog has new skin tags and bumps. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 50 lbs

Hello, my dog destro is 10 years old. He's very hyper, eats and drinks well, and exercises daily. He is starting to get skin tags and bumps over his body but he shows no signs of pain, lets us touch them, and does not guard the area. Attached is one of the newer ones, and doesn't look like the rest. He shows no signs of anything with this one either. Does this look concerning? Thank you in advance

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 6th, 2020

As long as he is behaving normally otherwise, you can monitor the lumps at home. Older dogs are more prone to these growths. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine which ones you should worry about without a physical exam and diagnostics. Monitor them for rapid change or growth, discharge, pain associated with a mass or a mass that restricts motion. If necessary, your veterinarian can perform a fine needle aspirate in the clinic to collect samples for pathology. This could identify which lumps are of concern. Discuss treatment options after results are returned.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 11th, 2019

    Hi Luca. Older dogs can get a bunch of skin tags, and you did the right thing by having them seen by a vet. I'd keep an eye on them, and if any of them get bigger or starts to bother Mia, I would take her back into the vet. I hope this helps!

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