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. 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 ...

Most of our animals love a good petting, and it is often during these instances that we discover a lump or bump that we may have not noticed before. It is common for pets to develop skin growths as ...

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 ...

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 ...

There you are, loving on your dog after a long day at work when all of a sudden you feel an odd bump that you’ve never felt before. Before you get too nervous, take a deep breath. As dogs age, they ...

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 ...

Pfizer will launch a new cancer treatment for dogs. The oral drug, Palladia, will help fight mast cell tumors, often seen as skin lumps. This is a good news/bad news situation for dogs. First, older ...

It’s not unusual for cats and dogs to develop some form of lump or bump as they age. Some will be benign and can easily be removed, while others may be more of a concern and will require a more ...

QUESTION: My dog has a small pink lump on her leg. It seems to be doubling in size quickly but not bothering her. Do I need to take her in to the vet? ANSWER: Your veterinarian should always examine ...

In my last column, I noted that some scary-looking lumps on your pets may end up being nothing serious, and getting a proper diagnosis can allow you to get some sleep at night instead of worrying that ...