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[arealhuman]

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Hi,

I've noticed a small spot in our dog's armpit. On closer inspection, it's just a small spot/lump/pimple, it's not red, inflamed, tender to the touch or oozing anything, just he same colour as his skin.  Do you think this is anything to be concerned about?

Thanks,

ARH

 

[JoanneF]

Hard to say - can you post a photo?  Is it anywhere his harness could be rubbing, if he wears one? Remind me how old he is, middle aged dogs sometimes get little warty lumps. 

I'm a bit wary of lumps, but I also don't make an emergency vet appointment. It may go away by itself, if not, or if it gets bigger, I'd book a vet check then.

 

[arealhuman]

Hard to say - can you post a photo?  Is it anywhere his harness could be rubbing, if he wears one? Remind me how old he is, middle aged dogs sometimes get little warty lumps. 

I'm a bit wary of lumps, but I also don't make an emergency vet appointment. It may go away by itself, if not, or if it gets bigger, I'd book a vet check then.

Thanks for the reply   He does wear a harness, I'll check if it makes contact with the area.  He's around 7 years old we think, and he does have another, larger warty growth on his side which our vet knows about and says it's noting to concern ourselves with.  This isn't a wart, it's a smooth little spot.  It may be he's always had it and I've only just noticed it, as I don't often stick my fingers in his armpits!  We will keep an eye on it.  I think he's due a checkup soon as part of the plan we have with our vets, so I'll make sure it gets looked at.