If you ever notice a somewhat rubbery, raised lump under your dog’s skin, it may be a lipoma. Lipomas, also called adipose tumors, are benign clusters of fatty tissue that are usually safe to be left ...

Q. Why is my older dog so lumpy? It is very common for older pets to develop lumps and bumps as they age. In Western medicine, this is typically a common and benign finding, although every lump should ...

They can appear out of nowhere. One day your dog looks fine, and the next day a bump is there. Most lumps and bumps are just benign fatty tumors. In fact, less than half of the lumps and bumps found ...

VAIL, Colorado – There are all kinds of lumps and bumps we find on our Vail Valley pets. Some are benign and some are severe and malignant. Some are small and some are large. Some commonly occur in ...

As dogs age, lumps, bumps or skin growths may seem to appear overnight. The good news is most of these lumps and bumps tend to be benign fatty tumors. In fact, less than half the lumps and bumps found ...

Q: My 13-year-old male Labrador has developed a large lump above his right leg, which is growing larger. It does not bother him or seem to cause him any pain. We have been told that it is just fatty ...

You’re in the middle of petting or brushing your dog, when suddenly you feel an odd lump that wasn’t there a couple of days ago. Immediately, your mind goes to the worst possible explanation: cancer.

As pets age, owners may start to notice lumps, bumps or skin growths. Some are visible, but some can be under the skin. While new growths might be easy to see on a short-haired breed, they may not be ...

Q: Recently I have noticed a soft lump on my dog’s chest. It does not hurt him when touched but has gotten a little bigger over the past few months. How concerned should I be? A: The most common cause ...