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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As our pets get older, we may start to notice lumps, bumps or skin growths that seem to appear overnight. A few years ago, I saw that my hound mix Ponyboy had a few lumps on his chest. He was a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Mackay. Followed categories will be added to My News. MCTs are usually within the skin, and move with the skin when palpated. Mast Cells are immune cells ...

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?