Intestinal tumor in dogs happens when a tumor forms in the intestinal tract or stomach. Thankfully, the tumor is usually benign. Generally, older and middle-aged dogs develop the condition the most.

Tumors develop when cells in the body grow uncontrollably. Finding a tumor on your dog can be very frightening, but they are not always detrimental — some are benign, while others are malignant.

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