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My dog has a growing bump on her nose. What is it? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My dog was having this near her nose for a quite long time but today I saw that it has slightly got enlarged n another similar is protruding out from same point.what is it?is it serious?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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Published on February 21st, 2020

A lesion like that could be several things including an ingrown hair, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or a skin tumor/mass. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesion once a day (not her whole body, just the lesion). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesion does not start improving within a week or if it is getting worse, have her examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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    Published on May 13th, 2017

    Hello. This could be as simple as a small wound that scarred over. It could also be a little patch of infection or something more serious. I would monitor it for now. If she is scratching at it, or if it is growing or has any discharge then have her into the vet. Otherwise monitor and it should heal up in about 5 days. Good luck with her!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on September 29th, 2020

    I see what you mean about the lump on Penny's nose. In the third picture, I see the scab and I wonder if she rubbed her nose causing the scab to form. This could be a growth of some sorts. I would have this checked out by a vet, I don't like the look of it in the pictures and it's been there for two weeks. I don't think it's anything serious or worrying, but it would be good to have a vet look at it in person. Give her vet a call now to make her an appointment. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on July 15th, 2017

    Without seeing the spot, it is hard to know the cause. It could be an infection, cyst, mass, etc. If it is not bothering him then you could monitor and see if it resolves or changes in any way. You could also have him examined by a vet to determine the exact cause. Your vet can do a needle aspirate to help diagnose and then determine if any treatment is needed.

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