Skin Lumps and Bumps

Mast cell tumors are one of the most common forms of cancer in dogs. They account for almost 20-25% of all skin tumors in dogs. In my practice, I see dogs with mast cell tumors […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian & reviewed by our director Dr. Whittenburg, on Jan 2nd 2023. View our Editorial Process. A lump isn’t just a lump when it comes to your dog’s skin. Even benign lumps should be […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian & reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, Director, on Nov 22nd 2022. View our editorial quality process. Many dog parents will see a skin lesion or lump and immediately think of the word cancer. However, […]

Finding strange injuries or scabs on our dog’s skin can be unnerving. We worry about our little friend: where’s he been, how’d he get hurt, what should I do about it? Here, our vet expert […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian & reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, director, on Nov 21st 2022. View our editorial quality process. Dog warts (Papillomas) are single or clusters of tiny lumps, which can disappear after a few months. They […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian & reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, director, on Dec 15th 2022. View our editorial quality process. Introduction: About Skin Lesions in Dogs While petting or brushing your dog you might come across a skin […]

Dogs are part of our families, and as pet parents, we want to ensure that they are always happy and healthy. Unfortunately, our furry friends cannot speak to us, so we must be extra vigilant […]

Lipomas are very common tumors in dogs. These tumors are benign (not cancerous) and are typically seen in middle-aged and older dogs. Pictures of Lipomas Lipomas vary widely in size and rate of growth. Because […]