Rudolph Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Rudolph has what appears a small growth on his upper lip (half the size of a pencil eraser). I first noticed it about a week and a half ago, when it was a small bump, and it has now grown. It almost looks like a wart or a mole (think Cindy Crawford). Its black in color, like his lip, and dry. (I can't get a decent picture.) He isn't itching or fussing it ... but it looks gross. We are going to the vet on Monday ... Any thoughts on what it could be? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 How old is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolph Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 How old is he? He is 1 year 10 months (intact). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Both my girls have warts, but I would get anything that grows quickly seen by a vet. Hope it's nothing serious/ Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclare Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 It's probably canine papillomavirus, which is not as scary as it sounds. They're really common in young dogs and will usually go away on their own in a few months. You should definitely still have it check out by the vet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 My old girl (now 13+ yr) has a lot of what the vet techs usually call "skin tags." They're more like pencil point size (OK, big pencil...); most are skin-colored, but one tends to get a black "head" on it - possibly because it is in a place she sometimes scratches, and she may just be irritating it slightly. Vets have told me they're nothing to worry about, but to keep an eye on them in case they change size, shape or color. Since we recently had a tick infestation, believe me, I have felt and closely inspected every single one of them multiple times! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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