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Lumps, swellings and cancer guides for pets

A new lump cannot be reliably identified by touch or appearance alone. Start with the new-lumps guide for dogs, or explore the separate guides to canine mast cell tumours and lymphoma in dogs and cats. Each keeps its diagnostic tests, treatment and outlook distinct.

Each guide names its clinical reviewer, records the review date and links to its supporting sources.

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3 guides

  • Lumps & swellings Dogs

    Dog lumps & lipomas

    Find out why a new lump needs assessment, how vets use cell and tissue samples, and how confirmed lipomas may be monitored or treated.

    9 min read

  • Lumps & swellings Dogs & cats

    Lymphoma

    Lymphoma in dogs and cats: signs, sampling, staging, treatment, quality of life and outlook, with separate sections for each species.

    12 min read

  • Lumps & swellings Dogs

    Mast cell tumours in dogs

    Canine mast cell tumours: lump checks, diagnosis, grading, staging, surgery and follow-up, with sources and questions for your vet.

    9 min read

How the clinical review works. These guides support a conversation with your veterinary team and cannot diagnose your pet.