What should I do with my dog's bumps on her skin?

I have a 9-year-old Chow/Shih-tzu mix. I think she has papillomatosis--its a small little bump on the top of her lip. She has had it for the past 8 months, and there has been no growth to it.





Also, I have noticed 2 black growths (they feel like a piece of skin that latch onto my dog's skin---their hard, and will move back and forth, but stay in the same spot). These have stayed on her skin for about a year or 2 now, and there has been no size growth to them at all.





Also, about a month ago, I noticed a small yellow bump near her shoulder blade on her skin. I work at a pet hotel/doggie daycare, and I noticed a shih-tzu that has all of these bumps on his back, and some even popped---he felt awful to pet. Is this a typical proplem of Shih-tzus or do all dogs get it?





Any suggestions on how I can get rid of these bumps would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

What should I do with my dog's bumps on her skin?
you can't get rid of them ...and plan on more showing up as your dog gets older....just have the groomer not clip him as close as he use to ....so as not to clip the bumps and cut them...because then they get infected and you have another vet bill...
Reply:This is not an uncommon problem. I've had poodles, a shelti mix %26amp; a chow/shar pei mix that have developed them %26amp; you'll need to have the vet remove them. They can get infected. But don't be surprised if some more show up.
Reply:SEE YOUR VET!


There aren't any here.
Reply:Oh boy what can I say, do you know even vets need to test lumps to be 100% sure they are not cancerous and you a lay person is diagnosing bumps them selves


could be this





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Basal cell tumors Cancerous, slow-growing tumor which rarely metastasizes; seen in older dogs Single, sometimes fluid-filled nodules, which may ulcerate; usually on the head, neck, and chest; may be hyperpigmented Biopsy Surgical removal


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could be this


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Calcinosis cutis Mineralization of the skin usually due to an excess of corticosteroids; also rarely occurs in kidney failure, or in granulomas and tumors Hard nodules and papules usually on the back, groin, or axilla ulcerate, drain, and develop crusts; severe itching; may become infected; often see other signs of Cushing's disease Skin scrapings, biopsy, history, and other clinical signs, adrenal gland function tests If due to glandular tumors, selegiline, o,p-DDD (Mitotane), or surgical removal of tumor; if due to high steroid doses, withdraw use of steroids slowly





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or this


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Hemangiosarcoma Malignant, invasive tumor more common on sun-damaged skin Blue to reddish black nodule; usually on chest or abdomen; often ulcerate Biopsy Surgical removal; need to remove large area around the tumor; if tumor is on a leg, amputation of the leg is commonly recommended





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Histiocytosis There are several kinds of histiocytosis: Malignant, which is a cancer that affects the skin and internal organs; Systemic, which is a rare disease which affects skin and internal organs; Cutaneous, which is a benign disease affecting the skin All cause nodules with hair loss; malignant and systemic also have ulcers Biopsy, fine needle aspirate; Malignant: None effective, may need to consider euthanasia; Systemic: Poor response to chemotherapy; Cutaneous: Corticosteroids, relapse is common, especially in Shar-Peis


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this type takes on a lot of different shapes and sizes and can even look like fatty tumors


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Mast cell tumor Common cancer which is graded from 1-4: Grade 1 is slow-growing tumors, and Grade 4 is rapidly growing malignant tumors with metastases Tumors may be of various sizes, appearances, and numbers Biopsy to grade the tumors, which determines treatment and prognosis Depends upon grade; surgical removal, taking large area around tumor; chemotherapy; prednisone; radiation


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Melanoma Malignant tumor of older dogs Usually single dark-colored nodule, which often ulcerates Biopsy Surgical removal, taking large area around tumor


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Most cancers can be removed if caught early without causing problems or spreading to other areas, some can be very deadly but grow extremely slowly and time is of the essense of removing ASAP





I don't care how many lumps my dogs get but every one I have the vet check out as soon as I notice Skin cancers don't have to be deadly and are the easiest for owners to catch but only if they are tested and removed in time.





Get your dog to the vet and have them check, I pray they are not and that you did not wait too long
Reply:its really not the BIGGEST problem in the world but i just say tlk to ur vet when you gget the next chance (like this weekend....)