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My dog has a soft bulge when lying down. Could it be a fatty lump?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

My dog has a bulge which comes when he lays on his side.it feels soft.is it just fat of his stomach?he's well in himself

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2017

I am unsure what is gong on with Frank based on the picture. If the lump is only seen when he is laying down I would think it is not concerning. However if the lump gets bigger or the patient is acting sick I would recommend taking frank to the vet for a good physical exam and to determine the cause of the lump. hope that helps

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    Answered By Amber W

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It's not possible to say for sure what you are feeling on Jack with just a description and picture. You could be describing a fatty tumor known as a lipoma or another type of mass. Lipomas are benign and I usually don't recommend removing them unless they are causing a problem. Ultimately, to get a diagnosis you'll need to take Jack to your veterinarian. They can take a small needle sample of cells from the location and let you know if it is a lipoma of not.

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