Could I Lance The Fatty Tumor On My Dog And Let It Drain ?

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Could I Lance The Fatty Tumor On My Dog And Let It Drain ?

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Answer 1

No, do NOT lance the lipoma. Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They are semi-firm, moveable and located under the skin or muscle layers. Lipomas do not contain a fluid material so lancing them will not drain anything out. They are composed of fat cells, not liquid. Trying to lance it will only cause pain to your dog and may cause an infection.
Cysts on the other had can be lanced/drained periodically. They almost always return.
Surgical removal is curative for both lipomas and cysts.

Answer 2

Anonymous answered

I squeezed a fatty tumor on my dog and felt it break up but a few days later it seems to have bruised and swelled should I be worried?

Answer 3

Let me think..uh no!!!That might hurt the poor lil' thing

Answer 4

Well, our Golden Retriever has had two of them over the years. She has kicked them both open and a chunky fluid oozed out. I Don't think lancing would be enough due to the chunks of fat that need to come out. I think a small cut would need to be made. I had to help squeeze the material out of one which was gross but, that is life...My squeezing didn't seem to bother her much so I don't think they are very sensitive.

Good luck!