Ask Joey-Are my dog's lumps cancer?
Lumpy Dog
Dear Joey,
I'm a little worried. My dog is 10 years old and I'm starting to feel lumps on her. They don't seem to bother her but they sure bother me. I'm worried she may have cancer. Should I take her to the vet?
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Dear Sharon,
I can't tell you with 100 % assurance that it isn't cancer but it probably isn't. Older dogs tend to get fatty tumors (hey I have lots of them myself). They aren't dangerous and they aren't painful. Usually the only time for medical intervention with them is when they are in an odd spot that is uncomfortable for the dog.
You didn't say whether the lumps are soft and squishy which is another sign it is a fatty tumor or hard. If it's hard, it may be a cyst. A cyst can easily be removed and may or may not be cancerous. So if it does feel hard, you should get it checked out by your dog's vet. If not, just mention the lumps to your vet at your dog's next appointment.
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