I have an older dog (10yrs) and she's getting little growths similar to human skin tags only they're firmer.

Anyone know what these are. They don't seem to bother her..they are just there in different areas of her body....back of the neck, nose, ear. I forgot to ask the vet about them at her last check-up. Thanks guys, you're always so helpful.

I have an older dog (10yrs) and she's getting little growths similar to human skin tags only they're firmer.
They ARE just skin tags. You can get them off by applying tea tree oil, or by tying fine thread on the base of them very tight and they will fall of..they don't seem to have any feeling, so dogs don't mind the thread.
Reply:As dogs get older, sometimes they will get ''fatty tumors''. That might be it.
Reply:Is she a lab? I know that chocolate labs have a problem with tumors when they get older.
Reply:that happends to all old dogs
Reply:They can be ne thing from skin tags to tumours, best asking the vet to take a look and best not to leave it too long
Reply:Might be cysts. But I believe your vet would have spotted them. If he didn't say anything to you, then I wouldn't worry about it. You could call the vet and ask just to be sure.
Reply:its old age just keep up with the vet and remember just like humans dogs go through changes with old age she is like 60 or 70 in human years and her skin will change
Reply:they are probably just that skin tags although watch for change in color size etc u may have to have one removed and biopsy