Have a photo of a mole on my dog. Curious as to what it is
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I suggest you get Xena checked out by your vet. Any older dog that has a new lump that has come up should be examined.
The lump resembles a histiocytoma however, those are most common in young dogs (like under 3 years of age). So, while it is not impossible that it could be a histiocytoma, it is not likely. Some other possibilities of what this could be:
- Tumor - benign (ie: histocytoma, papilloma, fibroma, etc)
- Tumor - malignant (ie: cancer like mast cell tumor, squamous cell carcinoma, etc)
- Cyst - (ie: sebaceous, dermal, etc)
- Abscess/infection (unlikely)
There is no way to distinguish which of those it is without some testing.
https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/health-wellness/Bumps-and-Lumps-in-Dogs-and-Cats.html
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Thanks for your question. Based on your photo, I suspect that yes this is probably a "mole", or nevus. You might notice more on Xena as she ages. You should monitor the spot, and seek veterinary attention if it is growing, bleeding or oozing, or if it appears to be bothering Xena. Any new lumps or bumps, or changes to existing ones, deserves a trip to the veterinarian. Thanks for using PetCoach.
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