Lipomas can be removed but the risk of anesthesia, even though it is small, outweighs the risk of leaving the tumor alone and most vets are reluctant to remove them do to this. Hope that helps. I also wonder if more specialized suction equipment may be necessary. Anyway, I know of no other technique for removing these tumors other than surgery at this time. All dogs are different and it is highly likely that this dog will leave the stitches alone.
Most dogs do.
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