what are fatty tumors in dogs?
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What is a lipoma? A lipoma is the most common skin tumor found in dogs and is a benign accumulation of fat cells. Some dogs never have one, and others can be very lumpy because of multiple lipomas.
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In people with adiposis dolorosa, abnormal fatty tissue or lipomas can occur anywhere on the body but are most often found on the torso, buttocks, and upper parts of the arms and legs. Lipomas usually feel like firm bumps (nodules) under the skin.
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Although all dogs can develop skin cancer, it is more commonly seen in pets with a white- or light-colored coat.
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The mast cell can form a tumor made of many mast cells that release their toxic granules, creating allergic symptoms such as redness, swelling or itching. Mast cell tumors are especially common in dogs, accounting for approximately one skin tumor in every five dogs.
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What is papilloma virus? Canine oral papillomas, also known as oral warts, are small, benign tumors of the mouth caused by the papilloma virus. They are found on the lips, gums, mouth, and rarely can also be located on other mucous membranes. Canine oral papillomas usually affect young dogs, under the age of 2.
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Skin tumors are among the most common tumors found in dogs and many are benign. Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of a type of blood cell (lymphocytes) and lymphoid tissues. Lymphoid tissue is normally present in many places in the body, including lymph nodes, spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow.
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A: The warning signs of cancer in dogs are very similar to that in people. A lump or a bump, a wound that doesn't heal, any kind of swelling, enlarged lymph nodes, a lameness or swelling in the bone, abnormal bleeding. Those are all classic signs. But sometimes there are little or no signs, at least early on.
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Symptoms vary depending on what organ is affected. For most dogs, mast cell tumors are not a painful cancer. In fact, mast cell tumors are typically diagnosed after a pet owner takes their dog to the veterinarian because they've felt a lump in or under the skin.
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Gravy, trimmings and other "fatty foods" Foods that have a high fat content — butter, gravy, turkey drippings, bacon, potatoes, dressing, stuffing — can cause gastrointestinal distress in your dog. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and loss of appetite, and they usually don't show up immediately.
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A balloon-like bump that's filled with fluid Sometimes, dogs may develop what's called a seroma – an accumulation of plasma that looks like a pocket of fluid at the incision site. These non-painful growths can occur when a dog has licked or chewed the incision site, or has been too active during the recovery process.
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Sebaceous cysts fill with sebum and develop in and around sebaceous glands that are associated with hair follicles. These cysts are also prone to secondary bacterial infection. Sebaceous cysts are common in dogs but unusual in cats, with the exception of 'stud tail' on the upper side of the tail.
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Signs and Symptoms: Dogs with thyroid tumors may have no symptoms or may develop a lump in the neck region (Figure 1). If the mass compresses the windpipe (trachea), these dogs may present with difficulties breathing or coughing. If the mass is pressing on the esophagus your dog may gag or have difficulty swallowing.
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Testicular Tumors: Causes, Signs and Treatment. Testicular tumors are considered one of the most common tumors in older intact male dogs. The overall incidence in dogs is not very high because most dogs are castrated (neutered) at a young age.
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A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. A lipoma, which feels doughy and usually isn't tender, moves readily with slight finger pressure. Lipomas are usually detected in middle age. Some people have more than one lipoma.
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Dog warts are called “canine papillomavirus.” These rough-textured growths (think cauliflower) are a virus that seems to crop up practically overnight and spread quickly. They're usually found on the lips and in the mouth, but can also appear on the eyelids, throat, or between the toes.
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Cancer. Cancer is a leading cause of death among dogs in their golden years. Your Rough Coated Chow Chow, however, is a bit more prone to certain kinds of cancer that can appear at a younger age.
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A lump on the shoulder, back, chest or arm is most likely to be a lipoma or a cyst. A lipoma is a soft, fatty lump that grows under the skin. It's fairly common, harmless and can usually be left alone. When you press a lipoma, it should feel soft and 'doughy' to touch.