My senior dog has fat deposits. Will exercise help reduce their size?

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Hey so my dog is getting a little old and he's started to develop fat deposits as a result(as our vet has already confirmed). What I was wondering is how much exercise would help in decreasing the size of them if at all. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 1 month old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I believe you are referring to lipomas (benign fatty growths). Even though they are benign, these are growths and will not decrease in size with exercise as normal fat would. Good luck and have a great day!

My senior dog has fat deposits. Will exercise help reduce their size?

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