What is lipoma

Lipoma is a benign tumor of adipose tissue. The tumor is surrounded by a thin layer of connective tissue, which contains normal fat cells divided into leaf-like groups by connective tissue bundles. In addition to a large amount of adipose tissue, some lipomas also contain a large amount of connective tissue or blood vessels, forming complex lipomas. Fatty tissue can occur in any part of the dog's body, but malignant transformation is rare.

Causes of lipomas

Dogs who feed on meat or eat too much meat are more likely to develop lipomas and are more obese than dogs who only eat dog food. Obese and older dogs develop age spots just like people do when they get older. As the skin ages and the digestive system weakens, people tend to grow things, and lipoma is a common one.

How to judge whether it is benign or malignant

Lipomas on the surface of the skin are generally benign, and owners do not need to worry too much. Benign tumors will not develop too fast in a short period of time. They may become larger in a few months, or they may not change much in a few months. When it is impossible to judge, you can take the dog to the pet hospital for examination. If it is malignant, surgery is recommended.