Lumps & Bumps

• Lipomas

• Skin Tags

• Warts

• Sebaceous Adenomas

• Sebaceous Cysts

There are many types of lumps and bumps pets can get and not all warrant concern, but don't try to determine that on your own. Before deciding on a course of action get an accurate diagnosis. Start with having a veterinarian determine what type of lump your animal may have. With some its best to leave, but others should be removed.

Lipomas are lumps or bumps that are noncancerous fatty masses

Skin Tags - Although unsightly, skin tags are often just "hanging around" and are often of little concern.

Warts - Benign growths – papillomas

Sebaceous Adenomas - benign tumors; are non-viral, which means they aren't affected by the functioning of the immune system.

Sebaceous Cysts - Epidermal inclusion cysts are called sebaceous cysts. They are benign.

Mast Cell Tumors (Mastocytoma) Mast cell tumors (MCT) are one of the most common types of canine cancer

An accurate diagnosis is key!

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