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I have a 9 year old Labrador. Last month I took him for shots, etc...
He has two large fatty tumors. One in front of his right hip on this side and the other is on his underbelly by his genitalia, on the same side of his body.
The vet said he'd leave them unless they seemed to be causing a problem with mobility. Well, he's started having what seems to be, hip dysplasia. Not sure if that's it (he's over a hundred pounds and just a big dog) or if it's caused by these tumors.
I'm torn on whether or not to have him undergo surgery at his age to remove those tumors or...?
Anyone have any experiences like this with an older pet??
He has two large fatty tumors. One in front of his right hip on this side and the other is on his underbelly by his genitalia, on the same side of his body.
The vet said he'd leave them unless they seemed to be causing a problem with mobility. Well, he's started having what seems to be, hip dysplasia. Not sure if that's it (he's over a hundred pounds and just a big dog) or if it's caused by these tumors.
I'm torn on whether or not to have him undergo surgery at his age to remove those tumors or...?
Anyone have any experiences like this with an older pet??