Can dogs have skin tags?

Any breed of dog can get skin tags; it can come as an isolated growth, or appear in company of one another in various parts of the dog’s skin: head, face, chest area, torso, legs, armpit area, rear end, you name it! As ugly as they are, skin tags in dogs are normally not painful when touched. read more

Here's what you should know about canine skin tags and when you should have them removed. What Canine Skin Tags Are. Canine skin tags are small skin growths that look like warts. They're often mistaken for canine skin cancer, but in fact they're benign (noncancerous). Vets don't know why dogs develop skin tags, but they think factors like genetics or allergic sensitivities may play a role in the development of skin tags in dogs. read more

While these growths, called "skin tags" are not dangerous, they can be bothersome to your dog. Here is how to remove and prevent them. read more