Bath time is a great time to check your pet's nails, ears, teeth and skin for any abrasions or
new lumps and bumps.
It is important to have your veterinarian check out
any new lumps and bumps on your pet to be sure.
The most important thing you can do as an owner is regularly check your dog for
any new lumps and bumps.
Not exact matches
Unexpected birthmarks, a pulsating soft spot, jaundice, skin rashes, eyes that cross, head
lumps and bumps: It can all be downright scary
and can easily send
new parents into panic mode.
«Now we promote breast self - awareness — knowing how your breasts normally look
and feel so if you notice a
new lump or
bump, you can bring it to your doctor's attention.»
If your pal has lots of
bumps and lumps, your vet might make a chart of their locations
and sizes to make it easier to keep track of what's
new and what's changed.
During these appointments, they can make sure any
new lumps are on their «
lump and bump map» for your dog.
It is important to feel for
new lumps or
bumps, but also make a habit of looking in the armpits, in the mouth,
and around the rear end as these are common places that get missed by owners.
The feeling of the unknown can put a knot in our stomachs, which is why it is always a good idea to have any
new lump or
bump evaluated
and sampled by your veterinarian.
Take time to stroke
and groom your senior cat on a regular basis so you can identify any
new lumps,
bumps, or painful areas.
Annual checkups that include abdominal palpation, a thorough hands - on exam,
and a look in the dog's mouth are essential for early detection of many tumors, but owners must also check their dogs for any
new or changed
lumps or
bumps and for emergence of the following symptoms1:
Home monitoring on a regular basis for unusual
lumps and bumps can help a cat owner be a first line sentinel to identify
new growths.