The first thing you need to know is cancer lumps can look different based on the type of cancer and its location.

Cancer lumps on dogs are generally hard and firm to the touch. Most of the time, they are irregularly shaped and can vary from tiny pea-sized bumps to large masses.

While cancer can occur anywhere on a dog's body, pay particular attention to some specific locations, such as around the head, neck, limbs, lower abdomen, and chest.

A lump that has appeared suddenly and is growing and changing shape at a rapid rate can be cancerous. Get it checked by the vet immediately.

If there is a lump that has become ulcerated and has started bleeding or oozes pus, blood, or other fluid, it could be a sign of skin cancer in dogs.