FATTY TUMORS: These appear most often in middle-aged or older dogs, especially around the ribs, but they can pop up anywhere. They are considered a natural part of the aging process.

FATTY TUMORS: These appear most often in middle-aged or older dogs, especially around the ribs, but they can pop up anywhere. They are considered a natural part of the aging process.

One of the most common types of lumps you will see are fatty tumors — or “lipomas.” These are typically benign tumors that do not spread to other places in the body but can grow larger with time.

Fatty lumps, called lipomas, also tend to occur in older dogs. They can be small and continue to grow into very large lumps. They can be felt in the skin or sometimes grow in the muscle under the skin ...

The most common lump on a dog is a subcutaneous mass (meaning that it is located under the skin), which is composed of fat. This is called a lipoma. These are accumulations of fat that can be ...

One day your dog looks fine, and the next day a bump is there. Most lumps and bumps are just benign fatty tumors. In fact, less than half of the lumps and bumps found on animals' skin are cancerous.

They are made of fat and most of the time they feel just like that — a lump of fat. When we obtain the sample of a lipoma, we even will see greasy, fatty goo on the microscope slide.

For dogs and cats don't be afraid to highlight any new lumps to a local vet. Though non-lethal fatty lumps are more common in dogs they are especially rare in cats.

QUESTION: My dog has a small pink lump on her leg. It seems to be doubling in size quickly but not bothering her. Do I need to take her in to the vet? ANSWER: Your veterinarian should always examin… ...

A: The most common cause of a lump in dogs in this location is a benign tumor called a lipoma. These consist of fat and usually are located just below the skin in the subcutaneous tissue.