Q: Are Fatty Tumors Anything to Worry About?

Our Labrador is seven years old and has some fat tumors. Are they anything to worry about? Our vet said no, but my sister-in-law said her dog died from them.Q: Our Labrador is seven years old and has some fat tumors. Are they anything to worry about? Our vet said no, but my sister-in-law said her dog died from them.

A: Fatty tumors can be lipomas, which are benign, or liposarcomas, which are malignant. In order to know which type of fatty tumor your lab has, cytology or a biopsy must be performed. If the mass is benign, your veterinarian may not wish to remove it as long as it is not located in an area that may adversely affect your pet's normal behavior.

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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Tags: 7 years old, benign, biopsy, health, labrador, lipomas, malignant, tumor

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