![]() Your vet will be able to definitely diagnose warts or skin tags by taking a small sample and looking at it under the microscope. Skin tags congregate in areas of friction or irritation, so between the legs and body, on the chest and the lower legs. Warts can be anywhere, but since they come from a contagious virus, they’re more likely to show up on the face and feet, where they come in contact with other dogs. The area of your dog’s body can help clue you in as well. Warts may be darker or lighter than the surrounding skin, and skin tags tend to blend in. Skin tags will be more tear-shaped and hang from a stalk, while warts are rounder, with a thicker base close to the skin. However, there are a few differences that will help clue you in. Small, flesh-colored lumps on your dog’s skin can be hard to differentiate. Image showing a skin tag on a dog How Are Skin Tags Different From Dog Warts? Skin tags may be lumpy or smooth and can grow to the size of a grape or bigger. They usually dangle away from the body on a stalk that is smaller around than the lump. However, they can show up on any dog, and obesity can play a role as well. Skin tags are usually an older dog problem and are more common on large and giant breeds. For that reason, skin tags are more commonly found on the chest, lower legs, and face, or anywhere there is friction from skin rubbing on skin. The exact cause of skin tags isn’t known, but it is believed to have to do with persistent skin irritation or pressure. Skin tags are another benign lump that can show up on your dog’s skin. Warts tend to affect older dogs and puppies since these groups have weaker immune systems that can’t fight off the virus as easily. Warts are contagious, so it’s possible that all of your canine companions can show up with warts at the same time. ![]() They can pop up anywhere on the skin, but are more commonly found around the mouth, eyes, and toes. They tend to be lighter or darker than skin color, and lumpy like a head of cauliflower. Warts may come singular or in a cluster of several. ![]() However, it’s easy to confuse a dog wart with a more serious cancerous lump, so it’s always best to have lumps or bumps checked out by your veterinarian. They are typically harmless and will even go away on their own within a couple of months. Warts on dogs are benign lumps caused by an infection with the canine papillomavirus. At first glance, they may appear the same, but a closer look will show that skin tags tend to dangle from the skin from a narrow stalk, while warts will have a thicker base. Of those benign lumps, warts and skin tags are common occurrences on our pup’s skin. Even benign lumps should be identified just to make sure you’re not missing anything. This article was updated on May 1st, 2023Ī lump isn’t just a lump when it comes to your dog’s skin. ![]()
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