What are the bumps on my dog’s legs?

Having several bumps on the skin is a common occurrence in dogs. Insect bites typically cause these, wound infections, and allergic reactions. Some dogs also have bumps caused by cysts, tumors, and lipomas - these are more severe health issues and should be checked by a vet immediately.

How do dogs get bumps on their skin?

External factors typically cause skin bumps and other skin-related deformities. This is especially true if you have a dog frequently found outdoors and in contact with other canines while they’re out.

Dogs also tend to develop skin bumps and other deformities if their immediate environment isn’t properly cleaned. Proper skin and coat nutrition should also be checked so dogs won’t develop skin disorders.

If you think your dog’s skin bumps are not caused by their environment or nutrition, read on to learn what the cause could be and how to avoid them.

Insect bites and stings

Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can all be present in your dog’s daily life. One bite from these pesky animals can cause your dog to have skin bumps.

Avoiding these is as easy as giving your dogs regular bathing and grooming. You can also avoid bringing them out to woody areas where harmful insects and pests can cling to your dog while they’re out.

As an added layer of protection, you can purchase anti-flea collars for your pup to protect them from pests for up to 8 months!

Wounds and infections

Wounds, whether big or small, can cause significant damage to your dog’s skin, especially if left untreated.

If your pup has been developing bumps on its fur and skin, check if that area has any wounds and treat it accordingly.

These wounds could come from playing outside or being accidentally scratched by other dogs. Nonetheless, it’s best to disinfect the wounds and keep it clean.

Cysts and lipomas

Yep, these names sound scary. We think so, too!

The good news is, you don’t need to fret if you think has lumps and bumps that might be cysts or lipomas.

More often than not, cysts are harmless since they’re usually benign, fluid-filled sacs. However, they can get infected if not appropriately treated and removed by vets. Lipomas, conversely, are tumors filled with fat, which are also benign.

You can see cysts and lipomas bulging from dogs’ skins, and they can be moved around if you touch them.