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Starts small and grows larger and bumpier can appear in clusters, so size variesĬancerous lesion colors, sizes, and appearances vary widely. Usually has a cauliflower-like appearance starts as small flat bump that grows and becomes bumpy Like a brown dot with tiny legs that grows larger as the tick feeds on the bloodįrom nearly microscopic to the side of a sesame seed with growth as it feeds Protrude from the skin, usually connected by a thin stalk can be smooth or bumpy See also “Finding a Mole on Your Dog” and “Skin Lesions and Cancer.” What Is That Skin Thing? Skin Lesionįairly flat against the skin with a broad base smooth surface

If your dog is having anesthesia for another reason, you can ask your veterinarian to remove any skin tags that bother your dog (or you), although it will be an extra fee. Removal can be done surgically, with laser, or via electrocautery. If your veterinarian has any concern about a skin tag, she will do a needle biopsy or remove the tag. Growth, irritation, ulceration, and chewing or licking at an area are reasons to get a quick vet check. Do a monthly exam of your dog to keep an eye on changes in any skin tags. Unless a skin tag is in an area where it gets irritated and may ulcerate – such as around a collar – they are usually left alone. Removal could be painful, bloody, and leave an open sore that could require a veterinary visit and antibiotics. While few skin tags require removal, none should be removed by you at home. If you see legs, it’s a tick, and it should be carefully removed. If need be, use a magnifying glass and look for legs on the spot. Skin tags and ticks on your dog can appear similar, but ticks are generally brown with a reddish or gray tint, while skin tags tend to be the same color as the dog’s skin.