09/11/2026
Dr Beth was lucky enough to remove this lump off a young cat named “Hester”
Those fatty lumps we commonly see in dogs? They are actually much less common in cats!
A quick fine needle aspirate (FNA) can often help us investigate what's going on, and sometimes further testing or a biopsy is needed. Sampling a lump prior to removing helps us guide our margins for surgical excision.
While lipomas like this one are benign, they like to grow, and when they grow large they can impact the animals quality of life, restricting movement or placing excess strain on muscles and joints .
When this happens a once previously simple surgery when the lump was lovely and small, is now a major reconstructive procedure!
Pet has a lump? Get it checked!
