What is this non-movable lump on my dog's belly? Should I worry?

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  Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 15th, 2017

  Even though it is likely to be another lipoma (benign lump)this kind of lump/growth needs to be ideally assessed by your veterinarian to have a definitive and specific answer. Usually there are two ways your vet can do that a part from examining it directly during physical examination. A biopsy can be taken under local or general anesthetic, otherwise a smaller sample through a fine needle can be aspirated (this technique is called FNA= fine needle aspiration). Differentials include skin cysts, infections, benign or more sinister type of tumors. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

  

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  Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 11th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Lipomas are very common in labs, especially in that location. Lipomas are benign fatty deposits. They tend to develop more over time. I recommend having a Vet examine any new lumps. I hope this helps!

  

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  Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 3rd, 2017

  These are mostly likely a benign tumor called a lipoma which is basically just fat accumulation. But since they are getting larger I would strongly recommend have your vet do an aspirate of them to ensure they aren't anything more serious. Occasionally some cancerous tumors will look like these lipomas which is why aspirating them at least once is important. I hope this helps!

  

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