How to identify dog lumps and what do they feel like when petting?

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How can I identify lumps and are there common places where they appear? I try to keep an eye out for them but i’m never sure what they feel like. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

It depends on what you mean by "lumps." Lumps and bumps are very common in dogs and can be in the skin itself, sometimes with hair, sometimes without, or under the skin (the skin slides over the lump or you can move the lump under the skin). Lumps can be an infection like an abscess or a granuloma, or they can be a tumor. Lumps that are tumors can be benign (such as a fatty tumor) or malignant (such as a squamous cell carcinoma). The can occur literally anywhere in the body, and there is no one area o the body where they are more common. They can feel firm or soft depending on what their cause is. Most people find lumps or bumps just while petting their dog in day to day life. While its a great idea to make a point once a. month or so to run your hand over your dog to look for anything worrisome, theres no need to be too alarmed or concerned when you are just "on the lookout." If you do see or feel a lump or bump , call your vet and get him in to have it looked at. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

How to identify dog lumps and what do they feel like when petting?

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