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Lipomas (fatty tumors) · Lipomas signs & symptoms · Lipomas diagnosis · Lipomas treatment · Lipomas related articles
Treatments for lipomas or fatty tumors may involve surgery, infiltration with calcium chloride, and holistic therapies. Treatment for infiltrative lipomas require surgery and radiation. Holistic therapies may also help.
Surgery for fatty tumors and lipomas
The decision to surgically remove a lipoma is based on tumor size and the health of your pet. Small lipomas that do not interfere with movement or organ function are left alone but large lipomas are surgically removed. Because lipomas generally occur in senior pets, the risk of anesthesia is carefully weighed against the risk posed by the lipoma. Surgical removal does not stop other lipomas from forming nor does it guarantee that a lipoma will not reform in exactly the same place.
Infiltration with calcium chloride
Some veterinarians recommend injection of caustic material (30% calcium chloride) into the lipoma. The potential side effects of calcium chloride injection include pain, sloughing of the skin, the death of healthy tissue outside the lipoma, and acute inflammation caused by dying fat cells.
Holistic approaches to fatty tumors and lipomas
Holistic veterinarians believe that surgical removal is only one aspect of treatment and that successful treatment must address the problems of stagnation and toxic materials that cause lipomas to form. Holistic veterinarians recommend:
- a change in diet,
- elimination of toxic wastes, and
- increased blood flow to prevent stagnation.
Diet for fatty tumors and lipoma
A change in diet for pets with lipomas addresses food
The ideal diet for a pet with lipomas contains enough calories to promote health but not enough calories to promote weight gain. If the pet is overweight, slowly decrease calories to encourage weight loss. Herbal products with carnitine or green tea, such as Vetri-Lean Plus and Be Well for Dogs can help dogs lose weight.
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The ideal diet for a pet with lipomas contains fresh, whole foods including fish, meat, and pureed vegetables. An ideal diet avoids simple carbohydrates such as found in flour, corn meal, or rice meal because these carbohydrates are readily converted to fat. When it is not feasible to feed home-cooked or fresh, whole foods, use a premium kibble with meat or fish as the main ingredient. The kibble should not contain preservatives, chemicals, dyes or materials that the body cannot metabolize because these materials leave toxic wastes in the body. Taste Of The Wild is an example of a healthy dog food for dogs with lipomas. More information on natural and premium diets is in the Nutrition Section.
Elimination of toxic wastes
Eliminating waste products requires improved fat metabolism and the support of healthy organs including the heart, liver, and kidneys. Several products can be helpful:
- Omega 3 fatty acids, such as found in Be Well, Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet, and Missing Link support the heart liver, and kidneys.
- SAMe, such as found in Denosyl, and supplements with milk thistle, such as Marin, support the liver.
- Enzymes are a great boost with elimination because they help metabolize fat. The Cell Tech Super E12 Enzyme supplement is ideal for pets with lipomas.
- Red Yeast Rice is a supplement that inhibits fat cells (adipocytes) by interfering with cellular activity and lipid accumulation may be useful for pets with lipomas.
Increased blood flow
Healthy blood flow, which requires a healthy heart and circulatory system, prevents stagnation that leads to fat cell accumulation. Blood flow and circulation are improved with massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and supplements that benefit the heart:
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The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians
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Soft, roughly circular nonpainful swellings under the skin
No indication of ill health such as weight loss
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A lipoma is a soft, slow-growing tumor under the skin
Because a lump in the skin is small does not mean it is innocent |
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Middle-age dogs
Senior dogs
Labrador retrievers
Doberman Pinschers
Shetland Sheepdogs |
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