My senior dog has growing fatty lumps under his leg. Should I worry?

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My Labradane is 11 now and has alot of what I was told are fatty lumps. Some are quite large and ine has gotten bigger due to alot of smallnones connecting together behind his front leg. Like in the arm pit area. Should I be concerned? (He seems to be moving/running around just fine and not bothered by it. ). Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 116 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the masses have been diagnosed as fatty tumors by your veterinarian, then there is no need to worry too much. These fatty tumors do grow but typically do not cause a lot of problems. Sometimes they can grow quite large and impede mobility but unless that starts to occur, there is no need to worry. I hope this helps and I wish you and Odie the best!

My senior dog has growing fatty lumps under his leg. Should I worry?

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