There you are, loving on your dog after a long day at work when all of a sudden you feel an odd bump that ... reasons a lump may show up, so when one does, it’s time to visit your veterinarian. When ...

These are benign, meaning not cancerous. Fewer than half of lumps and bumps you find on a dog are malignant, or cancerous. Still, they can look the same from the outside, so it’s hard to tell.

As a pet owner, you can take a proactive approach to maintaining your companion’s health. Perform regular lump and bump exams at home ... a biweekly column on pet care and health issues.

You can help your pet by performing regular lump and bump exams at home ... She writes a biweekly column on pet care and health issues. If you have a topic you’d like to have addressed, email ...

As our pets get older, we may start to notice lumps ... a suspicious bump appears, it needs to be examined. If it has fast growth, redness, swelling, pus, an opening or if the pet appears to ...

Most of our animals love a good petting, and it is often during these instances that we discover a lump or bump that we may have ... or if the pet appears to be in pain, he will need to be seen ...

Some breeds are more prone to certain lumps. I will start out today discussing some of the most common benign lumps found on pets. Remember that any kind of unknown lump on your pet ... and bumps so ...

Dr. Chris Miller, AtlasVet DC: Small lumps and bumps are a certainty for most breeds ... but in a predisposed breed it may be worth it. Discussing your pet’s risk factors with your veterinarian can ...

Answer: Proper dental care will prevent the plaque ... with zero benefit to the teeth! Q: What lumps and bumps do I have to worry about on my pet? A: Because even relatively safe, benign bumps ...

To check a lump ... bumps on cats, too. There may be redness and swelling at the site. The ears and nose may have worse reactions than other body parts. A cold compress may help ease pain. If your ...