This category covers all aspects of mysterious lumps and bumps on dogs.
Every dog gets them, but what are they?
You’ll discover a wide variety of posts that discuss everything from mast cell tumors to sebaceous cysts, tumors, and adenomas.
What are those mysterious lumps in my dog’s mouth? If you’ve ever had a question like that, this is the place to be.
Sebaceous adenomas in dogs are benign growths that develop within the sebaceous glands (oil glands) of the skin. They tend to appear on the faces, trunks and toes of middle-aged to older dogs. The uglier the lump, the more alarmed we tend to get. However, in this case there’s nothing to worry about. They’re ugly, …
Sebaceous Adenomas in Dogs – Your Top Guide 2019 Read More »
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t think about your dog’s dental care until there’s a problem…like a bump on your dog’s tongue, or you catch a whiff of bad breath. Please read my privacy policy and disclaimer.This post may contain affiliate links. Life is busy and no matter how good your intentions are, …
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Benign meibomian gland cysts in dogs are non-cancerous. They originate in the meibomian gland (or sebaceous glands) of the eye. They tend to occur in older dogs and can affect any breed. Please read my privacy policy and disclaimer.This post may contain affiliate links or ads. They cost nothing if you click on them, but …
It’s tempting to consider how you might drain a cyst on a dog from home. They sometimes look a bit like pimples, although they can get to be the size of a golf ball in some cases. Unfortunately, draining a cyst on your dog without medical intervention can cause pain while leaving your dog vulnerable …
It’s relatively easy to treat a sebaceous cyst on a dog. All you really need is a good antibacterial cleaner and a warm compress. However, before engaging in at-home remedies for cysts, get a veterinarian to look at it. As dogs age, they typically develop new lumps and bumps. Most of them turn out to …
