My older dog has a soft lump. Is it a fatty tumor and should I worry?

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Fatty tumors on dogs. Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 45 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

We would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about fatty tumors on dogs :) In general, I can tell you that they are quite common in older dogs, and most often occur on the sides, chest, and abdomen. They should feel soft and squishy, and are usually freely moveable under the skin - not attached to the underlying tissue. They are benign, and typically do not cause any clinical problems. If Freddie has some lumps that you think may be fatty tumors, it would be best to have them checked by your vet to make sure. If they are fatty tumors, they would not be expected to cause any problems in most cases.

My older dog has a soft lump. Is it a fatty tumor and should I worry?

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