Most owners will find unexplained lumps and bumps on their dog at some point in time. Many different types of masses can appear either on (cutaneous), or just under (subcutaneous), a dog’s skin. It is important for dog owners to have these lumps checked by a veterinarian, especially if the masses are new, bleeding, oozing and/or rapidly growing. Many skin masses are harmless, but others can be malignant or become malignant and need to be
Skin tumors are among the most common tumors in dogs. Fortunately, many of these masses are benign. Canine skin tumors have a number of causes. Many skin growths are likely to be either papillomas (“warts”), lipomas (fatty tumors) or sebaceous gland adenomas. Some of the most common skin and subcutaneous tumors in dogs include:Papillomas are benign tumors of the skin and oral cavity mucous membranes. They are caused by site-specific papilloma viruses and tend to
Most pet owners will eventually find a lump somewhere on their dog’s body. The lump may be something as simple as a pimple or an allergic reaction to an insect bite. On the other hand, sometimes skin masses are much more serious. Wise owners will have their dogs examined by a veterinarian to assess the significance of any skin bumps that they detect.One of the most common procedures used to identify the makeup of a
Most pet owners will find a lump on their dog at some point in time. While these masses may be harmless, sometimes they masses are malignant, dangerous and require prompt medical attention.The options for treating - or at least for managing - skin tumors depends entirely upon the cause of the tumor. For example, benign fatty masses (lipomas) rarely require treatment, other than perhaps for cosmetic reasons if they bother the owner or are in