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These lumps are mostly seen in intact (unneutered) male dogs, although they have been found in spayed female dogs. Perianal adenomaĪ perianal adenoma is a common tumor related to the sebaceous (oil) glands surrounding the anus. If you find such a mass on your dog, you’ll want to have your veterinarian check it since histiocytomas can look similar to some other dangerous cancers.

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Because they frequently go away on their own, histiocytomas are thought to be an overgrowth of a specific type of immune system cells that normally help protect the skin from cancer. HistiocytomaĪ histiocytoma is a red, button-like lump that’s often found on the legs of dogs less than 6 years old. Your veterinarian may recommend monitoring or removing a particular lipoma depending on where it’s located and whether it interferes with your dog’s mobility. Any breed can develop lipomas, although overweight or obese dogs are more prone to them. These soft, rounded, non-painful masses grow slowly and rarely spread.

The most common benign lump that dogs develop, a lipoma is a fat-filled tumor found under the skin of middle-aged or older dogs and is considered a natural part of aging.

Here is a brief overview of 12 common canine lumps and bumps, so you can better understand what should concern you and what warrants a trip to the veterinarian. But the good news is that many lumps and bumps on or under a dog’s skin are frequently benign - as in not cancer.Įvaluation of skin conditions, including lumps, is a very common reason why pet owners sought veterinary care in 2017, according to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance. Finding an unexpected lump or bump might bring words such as “tumor” or “cancer” to mind, especially if you’ve lost a pet to cancer before. Any dog owner receiving that news would certainly breathe a sigh of relief.

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