Undiagnosed Canine Masses in Veterinary Clinics
A 2025 survey by HT Vista found that 62% of masses on dogs in US veterinary clinics go undiagnosed.
The survey of 243 veterinarians revealed that as the number of lumps increases, the likelihood of sampling decreases.
A "wait and see" approach may be costing dogs valuable treatment time and compromising outcomes.
- Average of 13.5 dermal and subcutaneous masses per veterinarian per week.
- 8 masses per week per veterinarian go undiagnosed.
Author's summary: 62% of canine masses remain undiagnosed.