My dog has a lump on his back. I'm taking hime to the vet in a few hours but I wanna get some input. He just went to the vet last week for his annual checkup and he was completely healthy. Then about two days ago I noticed a lump on his back. It isn't really hard, and it's easy to move it around with my fingers. I don't think it's painful and my dog has been completely normal. Are moveable tumors more likely benign or could it be malignant?
2007-02-23 05:07:55 · 5 answers · asked by Neiner_Weiner 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is soft and it is easily moved around in the skin (not fixed to the muscle) it is most likely a lipoma, or fatty tumor. Some dogs are prone to them like the Labrador retriever, I have a lab and he has a few lipomas. They are harmless in most cases. People get them too, I have one on the back of my leg. Your vet will tell you for sure, sometimes they can take a needle and aspirate some cells and check under the microscope. I'm sure your pet will be OK! Good luck!
2007-02-23 05:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a Histiocytoma. My puppy got one on his front paw when he was about 5 months old. They're pretty common in puppies and young kids (weird huh) They're not malignant and will generally resolve on their own. However, because it was bothering him, and he licked at it, I had it removed. But if it's on his back (can't reach it) and if it's not bothering him you may want to let it go its course without surgery.
The surgery has its own drawbacks (sedation side affects, stitches, the dreaded C-collar, and anxiety) so taking him to the vet was the right thing to do. Just weigh the options before plunging into surgery. Your vet by now probably has a diagnosis.
Good luck and hope your dog is OK.
2007-02-23 13:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your dog get shots during the checkup? Some dogs develope lumps that stay for a couple of weeks after getting vaccinations.
2007-02-23 13:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a 'fatty tumor' which is very common and would prob. be benign but, only your vet can know for sure.
2007-02-23 13:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may just be a cyst
2007-02-23 13:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by everythingszenidontthinkso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋