my 11yr old F kelpie seems to have a small lump inside her belly. It is just under the skin and moves when i push it about. She doesnt register pain and seems ok, sometimes pants alot but i think thats age related. it isnt visible from sight only touch. could it be cancer of just fatty deposits . she is about 3-4 kg overweight, but otherwise fine.
2007-01-23 13:15:47 · 8 answers · asked by pritty1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be a subaceous cyst, but vets will mostly always take a biopsy when a new tumor shows up, cause cysts and fatty tumors can turn cancerous or ulcerative. Always a great idea to get the vet to do a little look-see. If its by her mammary glands or near her stomach this is concerning to give a idea of a guess. These are not good places to find lumps of any kind.
2007-01-23 13:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually a fatty tumor will move freely under the skin and older dogs seem to be more prone to harmless fatty tumors. Only a visit to your vet can determine anything for sure.
2007-01-23 13:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fatty tumors are common in older dogs but you really need a Vet to examine her. Even a Vet won't tell you what something is without seeing your dog.
2007-01-23 13:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...let me pull out my crystal ball...nothing.
If it can be moved when you push on it, it's most likely a fatty tumor. The best way to find out is take her to the vet. He/she can palpate it and can give you a more accurate answer. He/she may just want to keep an eye on it to see if it gets bigger or starts to bother your dog. He/she may suggest removing it right away.
2007-01-23 13:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's got to see the vet...and I truly hope you can get her there in time to save her if it is cancerous.
There just isn't any way to tell unless she's examined by a professional.
2007-01-23 13:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the rule of thumb usually is if it moves it is okay. With her age tho it would be good to have her checked by your vet.
2007-01-23 13:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im my opinion it would be a tumor, but im not a vet so i would call one an make an appointment
2007-01-23 13:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just fat but you should let your vet check it out to make sure.
2007-01-23 13:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by manetna2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋