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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A wide variety of skin lumps, bumps, and tags are encountered in dogs, especially as they age. They can arise from many different cells or structures in the skin like the oil glands and hair follicles ...

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 ...

The veterinarians at the Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy at Johns Hopkins are testing a new cryotherapy device for removing lumps and bumps under the skin in dogs and cats. Cryotherapy is a ...

In a Reddit post, the owner shared that the lump, initially feared to be cancer, was instead diagnosed as an abscess caused by a simple piece of grass. The bizarre discovery came with a hefty ...

At our animal clinic, we receive hundreds of questions every day. Here are a few common ones that you may find helpful. Question: How do I brush my dog’s teeth, and how often should I be doing it?