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 ...

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.

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 ...

Dogs that had puppies, females spayed after their heat cycles began and dogs that were never spayed are at highest risk.

*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 ...

Q: We have had numerous dogs over almost 75 years. In only the past few years, we have had several dogs with fatty tumors. It doesn’t seem like these tumors bother them in any way and do not seem ...

"My Labrador has a tumor on his spleen. Should it be removed? Should the spleen also be removed?" A: Each dog's case is different, and you will need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian, as ...

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 ...