A Pink Growth on a Healthy Cocker Spaniel
by A reader
Reader Question
Is this something I should be concerned about on my 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel? She has been very healthy. She got her vaccinations two months ago, and I don't remember seeing this growth then.
Answer from Our Team
Cocker Spaniels commonly get small pink or flesh-colored growths as they age, most often benign oil-gland growths (sebaceous adenomas), warts or skin tags. These are usually harmless.
Because it's new within the last two months, have your vet check it. Some skin tumors can look like a simple pink bump, and a quick needle sample tells which kind it is. If it's benign, you can watch it.
Take a photo with a coin next to it for size, and check it monthly. Go sooner if it grows quickly, bleeds, becomes red or swollen, or changes texture.
See lumps on dogs and warts and skin tags.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
