Soft, Mushy Bump on an Older Fox Terrier's Hip
Reader Question
she is a fox terrier,about 12 yrs.old,is on urinary SO for bladder stones,otherwise healthy,weighs 20#.bump does not bother her,it is about the size of a 50 cent piece,it is soft and mushy,about the size of a golf ball
Answer from Our Team
A soft, mushy lump under the skin is often a lipoma (fatty lump), especially in an older dog. But some mast cell tumors and sarcomas also feel soft.
At this size, ask your vet for a needle aspirate. If it's a lipoma, you can usually just watch it.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
