![]() ![]() The lump you feel on your dog's skin may very well be a reaction to an injection, or an allergic reaction to a bite from a bug or other irritants.Īfter an injection, a small knot of tissue may form beneath your dog's skin, or they may feel some tenderness in the area around the site. These can be painful for your pet and require professional veterinary care to eliminate. These skin growths occur below your dog's skin when a collection of blood builds up in a pocket. These pus and blood-filled pockets can be quite painful and may even rupture, spreading the infection throughout your dog's body, if not promptly treated. AbscessesĪbscesses are lumps that are formed from an infection at the site of a wound, an insect bite or other break or abrasion of your pet's skin. ![]() These cysts may rupture, either on their own or through veterinary intervention, whihc often can help to clear them up. Just like people, our dogs can develop surface-level cysts, or pimples, on their skin. A non-cancerous lump, called a skin growth, can include any of the following: Pimples (Apocrine Cysts) Regardless though, if you detect a strange lump, even if there is not a noticeable change in it, you should bring it up at your next vet checkup for prompt diagnosis. While there is a risk that lumps and bumps, especially those that seem to shift and change on your pet's skin, are cancerous, there are also a number of other possible causes for lumps on your dog's skin. That said, some of the most common sites for mast cell tumors to appear are on the limbs, lower abdomen, and chest. Mast cell tumors occur in the mast cells of the immune system and are very common in dogs. These tumors can grow anywhere on the skin, and even on the dog's internal organs. Malignant melanomas are a very serious health threat. Most melanomas are benign however they can be malignant. Malignant Melanoma Melanomas are raised bumps that can be dark-pigmented (but not always) and are frequently found around the dog's lips, mouth and nail bed. These tumors appear as raised wart-like patches or lumps that are firm to the touch and are most often found on the dog's head, lower legs, rear, and abdomen. Your vet will be able to diagnose the specific kind of cancerous lump or bump on your dog.Īfter assessment and examination they may diagnose your dog with one of the following forms of cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin squamous cell carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed form of skin cancer in dogs. While not all tumors are cancerous, it can be difficult to tell as a pet parent what you should and shouldn't worry about. Here are some examples of both cancerous and non-cancerous lumps and bumps you may find on your dog: Cancerous Lumps in Dogs There are two varieties of lumps and bumps in dogs, cancerous and non-cancerous-or, skin growths. In either case, careful monitoring a veterinary intervention are the keys early detection and treatment of illness, cancerous or not, that may be causing your pup's lumps. It's important to remember, however, that not all lumps or bumps are cancerous. ![]() Association between skin tags and insulin resistance.If you've discovered a lump or bump on your dog's skin, it's likely that the worry of cancer may have crossed your mind-especially if the patch of skin is discolored too.
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