Many of our dogs are quite adventurous and will do things not intentionally to hurt themselves but end up causing them own self arm anyway. Dogs can also get into scuffle with with other, whether it be rough play or dog fight and end up getting small gashes on their body. As long as those bruises are nothing that requires any form of stitches or the animal is in so much pain that you would need to see a vet, you can simply rub in some animal wound powder to quickly heal those bruises and cuts.

The wound powder is quite safe to use on other pets besides dogs. It can also be used on cats, rabbits, cows, horses, etc.  It has good antiseptic properties which will allow the animal wound to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Animal wound Powder also possesses Antibacterial properties. This allows any bacteria being formed on the wound to be destroyed and also prevents the growth of new bacteria. It also helps to dry out the wound thus allowing quicker healing. 

​Dogs will do quite a few things which let you wonder what's next. They dig holes, bury covers, slippers and anything they deemed to be some sort of mysterious treasure. Dogs will find that little special place in the home to call their own. And that maybe the right place for you to place their doggy bed if you have an indoor dog. For me, I don’t have a doggy bed, my two dogs are outdoor dogs and there is an open garage which they take for their own, so basically they have an entire room to themselves. They are cool, safe from the elements of life such as the sun and rain. But one thing for sure is that no matter where I decide to park the car in the yard, whether it be in the garage or out in the grass, my dogs will snuff out that cozy little area under the car. I have watched them do this for years and  have come to the conclusion of why dogs love to lay under cars.

​At the time of grooming your dog you may have felt bumps on the skin and there are various reasons why these appear. If you see a bump under the skin of your dog then you need not panic as most of the time these are just non cancerous lumps such as warts, cysts and hair follicles which are infected. These are skin problems which cause discomfort to dogs but are certainly not detrimental to a dog's health.

Dog Skin Bumps

Some of the common forms of these dog skin bumps (papulonodular dermatoses) are:

1. Abscess: It is pus collection where dog bites itself or a wound is punctured.
2. Basal Cell Tumor: These are seen on shoulders and neck of dogs and are hairless, ulcerated & round in shape.
3. Hematoma: These dog skin bumps are accumulation of clotted blood beneath the skin.
4. Ceruminous Gland Adenoma: In the ear canal it is found as a dome shaped pinkish growth which can become ulcerated.
5. Perianal Gland Tumor: This is a multinodular development near anus and is found to occur in intact males.
6. Skin Papillomas: These growths appear like warts but are not painful.
7. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This looks like a cauliflower and is a grayish ulcer that develops in legs, scrotum, nose or belly.
8. Sebaceous Adenoma: It is also known as sebaceous cyst and commonly found on limbs as well as eyelids. These are wart like growths, soft to touch and pinkish in color.
9. Histiocytoma: Found mostly in young adults, these are dome shaped and rapidly growing bumps which can form in any part of the body.
10. Melanoma: Pigmented nodule which is colored black and sometimes brown, is found in dark skin areas. These are malignant if the occurrence is in nail beds or in the mouth.
11. Transmissible Venereal Tumors: These dog skin bumps have shapes like cauliflower, found in genitalia and are ulcerated.
12. Mast Cell Tumors: They appear as multiple growths often on the legs, trunk or the perineum. Their occurrence is seen more in some particular breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Boston Terriers and Boxers.
13. Soft Tissue Sarcoma: These dog skin bumps have varying sizes and appear in different locations on the body with growth which is relatively slow.

Common Causes of Dog Skin Bumps

Some of the most common causes of these dog skin bumps are:

1. Hair follicle's bacterial infection.
2. Hair follicle's with fungal infection along with bacterial infection.
3. Ringworms, acne and mange.
4. Sebaceous gland inflammation.
5. Nematode infection or reaction to sunlight.
6. Abnormal tissue growth which is also known as neoplasia.

A Final Note

If the dog's skin remains clean then it can help in curing some of these bumps. However, as soon as you notice any such bumps you should consult a veterinarian to know how serious the problem is. In some cases it might require surgical removal while most of the times proper medication is sufficient for curing the problem.