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Dog lump and bump checks at home in Tasmania
Professional mass assessment and diagnosis for dogs across Launceston and the East Coast, from Greens Beach through to Freycinet.
Why Choose Adventure Vets’ Mobile Service for Lump & Bump Checks?
Discovering a lump or bump on your dog can be concerning. Adventure Vets brings expert mass examination and diagnostic assessment directly to your home, allowing your dog to be examined in their comfortable, familiar environment without the anxiety of a clinic visit.
Early Detection Matters
Prompt assessment of new lumps increases treatment success rates for all conditions.
Less Stress for Your Dog
No car travel or clinic anxiety during an already worrying time.
Immediate Assessment
Same-day or next-day appointments to evaluate concerning masses quickly.
Fine Needle Aspiration Available
On-site cell sampling for many lumps to determine their nature.
When to Call Adventure Vets for Lump & Bump Checks
Adventure Vets can assess and diagnose a wide range of masses during mobile consultations, using fine needle aspiration and cytology to determine whether lumps require further treatment.
Book a consultation if your dog has:
- Any new lump or bump you've discovered
- Existing lumps that have changed in size, shape, or texture
- Rapidly growing masses
- Lumps that are red, inflamed, or bleeding
- Firm, fixed masses that don't move under the skin
- Multiple new growths appearing
- Lumps in the mouth or on lymph nodes
- Painful or sensitive masses
- Ulcerated or oozing growths
Common masses we assess:
Lipomas (fatty lumps), sebaceous cysts, histiocytomas, warts, skin tags, abscesses, mast cell tumours, and other benign or malignant masses.
Please note: While we can perform fine needle aspirations for many lumps, masses requiring surgical removal, extensive biopsies, or advanced imaging will be referred to specialist veterinary surgeons or oncologists.
What's Included in Your Lump & Bump Consultation
Every lump and bump consultation with Adventure Vets includes a thorough mass assessment to determine the nature of any growths and recommend appropriate next steps.
Dr Fisher comes equipped with diagnostic tools for fine needle aspiration and can often provide preliminary assessment results during your visit.
Your consultation includes:
- Complete physical examination to check for multiple masses
- Detailed assessment of each lump (size, shape, location, texture, mobility)
- Medical history discussion and timeline of mass development
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA) for suitable masses
- Sending collected cells to local lab for examination
- Lymph node assessment to check for enlargement
- Discussion of findings and likely diagnosis
- Treatment recommendations based on mass type
- Referral guidance for masses requiring surgery or specialist care
- Monitoring plan for benign masses
- Follow-up scheduling for reassessment when needed
- Peace of mind through professional evaluation
Understanding Lump & Bump Findings
How it works
When you book a lump and bump check with Adventure Vets, we make the process simple and reassuring for you and your dog.
Book an Appointment
- Book online or call about new or changed lumps
- Note when you first discovered the mass
- Describe any changes in size or appearance
- Mention multiple lumps if present
Visit Day
- Get estimated arrival time
- Prepare a well-lit, comfortable area for examination
- Complete physical exam and mass assessment
- Fine needle aspiration performed when appropriate
After Visit
- Receive assessment results and recommendations
- Follow monitoring or treatment plan provided
- Attend follow-up visits for ongoing masses
- Reach out anytime if lumps change
Frequently asked questions
Should all new lumps be checked by a vet?
Yes. While many lumps are benignor non-cancerous, the only way to know for certain is through veterinary examination. Early assessment of malignant masses significantly improves treatment success.
Is fine needle aspiration painful for my dog?
FNA is usually well-tolerated and no more uncomfortable than a vaccination. Most dogs don't require sedation for this quick procedure.
How quickly can you tell what a lump is?
For some masses, we can provide a preliminary identification, but most samples will be sent to a lab for detailed analysis.
Do all lumps need to be removed?
No. Many benign lumps like lipomas can simply be monitored unless they grow too large, become traumatised or cause discomfort. We'll advise on which masses require removal.
How often should I check my dog for lumps?
We recommend monthly at-home checks, running your hands over your dog's entire body. Schedule a vet consultation for any new or changing masses.
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