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 ...

Explore causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for dog cysts. Reviewed by Jennifer Coates Tumors, growths, and cysts are common in dogs, particularly in older ones, and should be promptly ...

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.

MCTs in dogs vary widely in appearance and behavior – as one of my professors said, “never trust a MCT.” They can mimic other benign growths, like benign lipomas or fatty ... tumors are more ...

Lipomas are the most common benign skin tumors of dogs, which are most frequently found in middle-aged and overweight animals. The small, soft, movable lumps that originate below the skin usually grow ...

*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 ...

Mast cell tumors are the most common tumors affecting skin in dogs, representing between 15 percent and 20 percent of all skin tumors. They represent 25 percent of all malignant canine skin cancers.