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Why are fatty tumors so common in dogs2007-11-25 2:55:42

Diagnosis: Any visible tumor or mass should be shown to a veterinarian to rule out the possibility of a cancerous mass. Lipomas are usually quickly diagnosed by obtaining a small sample of cells with a syringe and viewing them under the microscope. Sedation is rarely necessary to obtain a cell sample.

Treatment: Most lipomas are left untreated because they pose few health risks. However, very large or unsightly tumors may be surgically removed.

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I'm not sure why they're so common...My 12 1/2 year old lab has had several removed, each about the size of a golfball. My Best friends 13 year old lab had one the size of a grapefruit on her side.

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They won't disappear after they've developed. If your dog has always been a little chunky and has the genetic predisposition then there's not much you can do about them forming.

There's really no need to worry unless they grow large enough to cause him trouble walking or if they get rubbed or licked enough to cause ulcers. Fatty tumors, or lipomas, are benign overgrowths of the fat cells. There's nothing you can do to get them to go away other than surgery, but they usually aren't anything to be concerned about.

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They are called lipomas and humans often get them. They are harmless and only need to be removed if you don't like their looks. There is no way to prevent them and they are painless.

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