What is a fatty tumor on a dog?

Lipomas are subcutaneous (underneath the skin) masses or tumors that develop commonly in dogs. They are usually soft, with limited mobility under the skin. The overlying skin is usually not affected. Over time they can grow larger and can impede movement if they are located between the legs or low on the chest. read more

A fatty tumor (or lipoma) in dogs is one of several different types of skin tumors. It is a slow-growing collection of fat cells usually found just under the skin. Fatty tumors are different than normal fat because they form lumps rather than a flat layer under the skin. read more

Lipoma in Dogs . Lipomas are subcutaneous (underneath the skin) masses or tumors that develop commonly in dogs. They are usually soft, with limited mobility under the skin. The overlying skin is usually not affected. read more

Fatty Tumors on Dogs Diagnosis. To identify if what your dog has is a fatty tumor or some other kind of lump with the same characteristics, the veterinarian will conduct a physical examination to check the presence of all palpable masses. This may involve examining the chest, back, neck area and the head. read more