Finding a mysterious growth under your dog’s skin can be a frightening experience; however, owners can find comfort in knowing that these mystery bumps are not as uncommon as they may think. As dogs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tumors develop when cells in the body grow uncontrollably. Finding a tumor on your dog can be very frightening, but they are not always detrimental — some are benign, while others are malignant.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox • I would like to talk about my dog Riley, and the fatty tumor on her back leg. She is old and fat, and has many ...

Small lumps and bumps on your dog can be cancerous, which is why early detection of cancer is key. Credit: Braastad family photo My dog has a lump or bump on its skin! Many clients come in with this ...

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 ...

Just like humans, as dogs age, it’s not uncommon for lumps, bumps and masses to appear on their body. While many of these lumps and bumps are harmless growths and considered benign, others could be ...

In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...