My Dog

[lis3d]

I have a 7 yr old rat terrier. Last winter she got a spot on her back which i don't know what it is. It started out looking like a small dry circle with a few small raised bumps kind of like small black warts. I shaved the area and applied a ovtc topical medication for sores and hot spots. It didn't do anything so i discontinued use. In a year the spot has grown from a dime to a half dollar. I did take her to the vet and she said she thought it was a type of scar. I disagree because scars don't grow. And It looks nothing like a scar it looks like little raised warts. Does anyone know what this could be? My dog doesn't have any problems with this spot. It just bothers me not her. She eats, drinks, and exercizes normally.
Thanks, Lisa

[Fibinachi]

It could be a skin condition common in rat terriers, unfortunetely, it is genetic, but you should still try taking your dog to different vets

[Margot49]

Might be folliculitis but definitely agree I would be getting another opinion from a new Vet.  Odd she would say it was a scar.

[ginger899]

OK I agree with you. This needs further investigation. Go with your instincts because I might be wrong...but this doesn't quite sound like a scar either. It may not be anything too serious, but the wisest thing is take her to a different vet for a second opinion.