What is this bump on my dogs chin? should I take her to a vet?

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Massageman · Accepted Answer

Younger dogs- Warts:  these small, cauliflower-like bumps are caused by the papillomavirus. They occur most often in  puppies  who don’t yet have fully-developed immune systems and usually disappear on their own. Although the virus is contagious between dogs, it can  NOT  be transmitted from dogs to humans. Button tumors:  also known as a histiocytoma, these are benign tumors that affect puppies and young dogs between  eight weeks and three years of age.  They’re caused by an overproduction of immune cells and typically disappear on their own. Overweight, and (typically) older dogs- Lipomas : fatty tumors appear as soft, round lumps of flesh beneath the skin. They’re made up entirely of fat cells and are always benign, or non-cancerous. They’re usually found in older and overweight dogs. Larger breeds are more prone to them, although they can be found in small breeds as well. Your vet may perform a fine needle aspirate, using a thin needle to collect cells and examine them under a microscope to verify that they’re fatty tissue. Breed-specific conditions-  Sebaceous cysts : these are smaller bumps that can look like a pimple or a wart. They form from blocked oil glands and may burst and release a pasty white goo. These most commonly occur in breeds with fine hair, like the Poodle and the Bichon Frise. They may disappear on their own, although some can remain for years and have the potential to become infected. Surgical removal is an option if they irritate your dog. All dogs- Skin tags : these are fibrous bumps that look like small flaps or raised stalks of skin, although they may occasionally look like small bumps. They may or may not have hair growing on them. Skin tags are caused by overactive cells called fibroblasts and can occur in dogs of any breed or any age. They’re often harmless, although your vet might want to do a biopsy to make sure, especially  if the tag changes in shape, color or size. Abscesses: usually caused by an infection, abscesses are swollen tissue that can form around bug bites, animal bites, infected glands, and other types of sores. If not treated early they may burst, which is painful for your pup. Antibiotics may be required to treat the infection. Mast cell tumors : these are cancerous tumors that may occur either beneath or on top of the skin. They’re often solid to the touch and irregular in shape. The appearance of such a tumor should receive immediate attention from a veterinarian. They’ll likely want to remove the tumor, if possible, before performing a biopsy to determine if cancer might have spread through your dog’s body. If surgical removal isn’t possible, you may be referred to a veterinary oncologist for chemotherapy or radiation treatment. The biggest danger sign is a bump that  changes its appearance very quickly , especially to an  irregular  shape. Bring her into the vet's office for a quick check, just to rule out anything that would be very serious. Good luck.  Adapted from  www.akc.org

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

To get the correct answer, call your vet and ask about it. If you can, text or email them this picture. They'll tell you what it is and whether anything needs to be done about it.

Whenever in doubt, it's best to call your vet.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I don't know, dogs have little bumps but I've never seen one like that in mine. There must be a subreddit where you can ask, not joking.

Agape93 · Accepted Answer

Looks like a puppy pimple. What container do you use for its water dish?

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I've had a Boxer and she had warts or moles around her chin and she lived with them never no problem but that looks different, I don't know the visit to the Vet would be your best advice.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

It could be a tick? Try to gently pull it of with tweezers.

AndrésC64 · Answer

Obligatory "I'm not a veterinarian", but it looks like this, in my opinion. https://bit. ly/3pNKhGE

TonightYouu · Answer

Dogs have skin too so it’s probably just a pimple my baby girl had some too and I ordered her some cream and shampoo for it from chewy

Sunflower19 · Answer

Looks kinda like a wart but try ice on it?

Anonymous · Answer

its chin acne, google dog chin acne

exitseven · Answer

is it a tick?

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