Concerned about skin tags
I have noticed the second "skin tag" on my (adult) dog. I pet, stroke and massage my dog regularly and these seem to pop up suddenly - out of nowhere. They resemble rice and appear to be fatty skin. They seem harmless enough and are not in an area that bothers her. Still... it concerns me.
Has anyone had similar issues or inquired about it with a veterinarian?
Update: the rice-shaped skin tag has fallen off. What's up with that?
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My Bichon gets these all the time. I took her to the vet for her first couple but they confirmed it's nothing to worry about. My vet said that some of hers were warts whereas others were skin tags and they were likely to get more frequent as my dog ages. Both of these are non-hazardous and simply cosmetic which is a relief.
I'm not saying you shouldn't take your dog to the vet, if you're concerned then there's nothing like the peace of mind their advice can give you. This is just my experience from your description of the bumps.
This website provides fantastic information on lumps and bumps on your canine if you're looking for more specific information and images to identify them.
We have a Shih Tzu and he has skin tags as well. Our vet said it's common and nothing to worry about. You never know though... I would ask the vet next time you're in.
petcarerx.com is another resource for info.
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