What it is: Also known as canine warts, papillomas are small growths that can develop on your dog’s skin. They are similar to the warts that humans sometimes get, appearing or disappearing ...

These are benign, meaning not cancerous. Fewer than half of lumps and bumps you find on a dog are malignant, or cancerous. Still, they can look the same from the outside, so it’s hard to tell.

Cuddling is a way to bond with our pups, but it also helps us find new lumps on their skin. So, what happens when you are petting your beloved dog, only to stumble upon a strange new growth?

You might not give much thought to dog skin cancer, because your loyal companion is covered with hair and protected from the sun. But you should know that skin tumors, which may be cancerous ...

In this specific case, if the growths are small and slow growing they are likely small cysts that are common in poodles. Below are a few things to consider when evaluating small skin masses. Dogs that ...