tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post3222046914558185738..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: If It's Got To Be A Lump, Let It Be LipomaDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26039132322838791932018-05-28T11:46:33.097-04:002018-05-28T11:46:33.097-04:00Well, a couple of thoughts.
- knowing what it is ...Well, a couple of thoughts.<br /><br />- knowing what it is would give you at least a piece of mind so that's worth something. A needle aspirate is quick, non-invasive and affordable. Well worth it.<br /><br />- if it did turn out cancerous, before concluding it cannot be treated it is always best to consult with an oncologist. There are MANY treatment options these days. There is a "Jana Radehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555462305445981862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-46814842748937220492018-05-28T11:30:28.695-04:002018-05-28T11:30:28.695-04:00My 8 year old labrador has a lump near her armpit ...My 8 year old labrador has a lump near her armpit and the vet suggested a biopsy. He said it could be another lipoma or something else. I was all for the biopsy until I asked the vet what could be done if the biopsy comes back saying that it's cancerous. The vet said that because of the location of the lump they can't remove it. Then he mentioned chemo. So we decided not to do the biopsy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-74089515315025309432015-08-22T20:26:06.488-04:002015-08-22T20:26:06.488-04:00Josi, that is a difficult decision. With the resul...Josi, that is a difficult decision. With the results being inconclusive, I'd start by getting a second opinion, ideally with an oncologist or internal specialist.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88229721416998110422015-08-22T18:49:11.242-04:002015-08-22T18:49:11.242-04:00Hi.
I have a collie cross, 11 yr old Hutch. He has...Hi.<br />I have a collie cross, 11 yr old Hutch. He has a large lump on his chest, and vet did needle aspiration which came back as inconclusive. I want to get it removed but hubby said with his age i shud let nature take its course. He is 12 in october. Do i risk an op or leave it? I am so upset as i have no kids & he is my life!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306322778142294588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-87718522563994899312015-01-21T09:13:50.299-05:002015-01-21T09:13:50.299-05:00Nobody can diagnose a bump from looking at it. The...Nobody can diagnose a bump from looking at it. The less from a picture or a description. Does sound like they could be papillomas but you need to have them identified properly by your vet which may or may not require aspirate. I'd do blood work while at it as well.<br /><br />If they are papillomas, those indicate that immune system isn't as strong as should be and you might want to take DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-36938486413079847462015-01-21T01:39:59.174-05:002015-01-21T01:39:59.174-05:00I have a King Charles Cavalier, about 9 years old....I have a King Charles Cavalier, about 9 years old. Looking at his chest it looks like a bulge on a tire in 4 places. They are soft , pliable and move back and forth . A couple more showed up after his vet check up. She told me he was fine. . He does not seem to be sick. He seems to sleep alot. Anyone know what that sounds like? He does not seem to be in pain. I just read where kibble can cause Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-44880368885329421512013-09-24T04:01:37.662-04:002013-09-24T04:01:37.662-04:00Lipoma are non cancerous tumours made up of fatty...<a href="http://www.alluremedspa.in/cosmetic-surgery/lipoma-removal-surgery.html" rel="nofollow"> Lipoma </a> are non cancerous tumours made up of fatty tissue. They are found beneath the skin and are soft, moveable and painless, they can vary greatly in size.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039891867985942618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-6092088132477680742011-07-27T16:33:37.162-04:002011-07-27T16:33:37.162-04:00Hi Dr V. Wow, I'm so honored you read my artic...Hi Dr V. Wow, I'm so honored you read my article!<br /><br />Thank you for reading and commenting. Kekoa was lucky to have such a great vet!DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-45026400304434043522011-07-27T16:24:48.837-04:002011-07-27T16:24:48.837-04:00You know, I saw a mass on Kekoa that I was sure wa...You know, I saw a mass on Kekoa that I was sure was a lipoma. It looked like it and felt like it too. But when I stuck a needle in it, it turned out to be an invasive sarcoma underneath a pillow of fat. You are so right. There is NO way to tell without getting a tissue sample!Dr Vhttp://www.pawcurious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-44732535859126347962011-07-27T15:49:20.613-04:002011-07-27T15:49:20.613-04:00Hi Julie. As the title says, if it has to be a lum...Hi Julie. As the title says, if it has to be a lump, let it be a lipoma! :-)<br /><br />Unfortunately it's not really known what causes them.<br /><br />Even if there is no sufficient evidence to back up these causes, there are a few probable factors that cause the occurrence of fatty cysts in dogs.<br /><br />The dog’s diet is thought to play an important role. This is why lipomas are more DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-59367620558495971242011-07-27T15:19:14.261-04:002011-07-27T15:19:14.261-04:00We have had all of Cali's lumps checked out an...We have had all of Cali's lumps checked out and it is ALWAYS a relief that it is just a fatty tumor (although, it would be nice if we could figure out what causes them!) I am a huge worry wart, so not having them checked would make me worry even more! <br /><br />Cali has one the size of a baseball on her chest in front of her left shoulder and I'm sure it bothers me much more than it Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082574369992174733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-52987835783440507572011-07-27T15:04:02.033-04:002011-07-27T15:04:02.033-04:00Hi Serissime, glad Buddy's lump was just a lip...Hi Serissime, glad Buddy's lump was just a lipoma also! It is ALWAYS good to make sure, lumps are no matter for guesswork.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-43042974317502111462011-07-27T10:12:00.695-04:002011-07-27T10:12:00.695-04:00Never let a vet tell you that you're being sil...Never let a vet tell you that you're being silly for asking for a lump to be aspirated! Just because they think it is a lipoma doesn't mean it is for sure--and no good vet will act like you are stupid. Your concerns are valid. My late Buddy had a growth in his abdomen that was hard to find unless you were looking for it. We got it checked and it was a lipoma, but think how bad it could serissimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182745758052503035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27243136813855857982011-07-24T22:58:24.041-04:002011-07-24T22:58:24.041-04:00Hi, nice to meet you.
So sorry about your dog, so...Hi, nice to meet you.<br /><br />So sorry about your dog, sometimes one just can't prevent everything. Regular checking does help catching things early though.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-10554977647795031472011-07-24T16:47:58.545-04:002011-07-24T16:47:58.545-04:00Good advice... My 10 yr old German Shepherd had on...Good advice... My 10 yr old German Shepherd had one of those quick growing lumps. One day it was just there. My vet said cancer and gave her 2wks... she took 2 weeks and a day. I now check my other 2 GSDs constantly.<br /><br />I am following you from the Sat Pet Hop. Please stop by my blog and say hello and follow.The Homespun Lofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196712583588030803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88705981605975710802011-07-24T00:11:55.470-04:002011-07-24T00:11:55.470-04:00So sorry about your dogs, that is very sad. (((hug...So sorry about your dogs, that is very sad. (((hugs))) The nasty ones can come up quite quick. Yes, it is important to keep checking our dogs.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-24163439903003397972011-07-23T23:51:30.454-04:002011-07-23T23:51:30.454-04:00My Rott developed a lump on her neck. It came up ...My Rott developed a lump on her neck. It came up suddenly. Off to the vet and I heard those words: cancer. Second time around for us. She stayed with us for 8 months and then we said goodbye. Check your dogs at least once a month!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-39139349209410202732011-07-23T15:16:09.022-04:002011-07-23T15:16:09.022-04:00Yes, not all dogs get them. They usually don't...Yes, not all dogs get them. They usually don't bother anything at all.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-17058603794587815142011-07-23T12:05:11.802-04:002011-07-23T12:05:11.802-04:00Hi Y'all,
When I was a teenager and young adu...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />When I was a teenager and young adult our aging standard poodle had fatty lumps all over him. Interestingly, my boxer/greatdane cross got none. Our diabetic basenji never got them either, but our flatcoat and chessie did. None of our dogs were bothered by them, luckily!<br /><br />Thanks for the info.<br /><br />BrownDog's HumanHawk aka BrownDoghttp://browndogcbr.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-87107436993192820862011-07-23T07:31:55.665-04:002011-07-23T07:31:55.665-04:00Yes, finding a lump is scary as hell. Lipoma is th...Yes, finding a lump is scary as hell. Lipoma is the happy diagnosis.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26614355174730854052011-07-23T03:44:51.956-04:002011-07-23T03:44:51.956-04:00I had two dogs that had lipomas and thankfully, th...I had two dogs that had lipomas and thankfully, they were sucessfully removed. It's pretty scary when I discovered the first one, though :0Karen Frieseckehttp://www.doggiestylish.com/store/blognoreply@blogger.com