Our 12 year old Lab Aster seems to want a fatty tumor. A couple of years ago the one she had for a while, enlarged and hardened. We removed it. She responded with more energy, playing better with the 4 month old puppy from the evening we brought home from surgery. Another tumor formed in a couple of months. We had it removed. Another formed. We sort of gave up and are just checking it occasionally. Our friends that have her mother are leaving her have lumps.
With all her new playfulness after the first tumor was removed, I though it was a great idea. Our vet assured me that it was common. However with the third one forming, I am very discouraged about removing lumps. Each dog is different, after examining your dog, your vet is in a much better position to give advice than any of us on the net. I am sure part of his advice includes keeping careful watch and bringing changes to his attention. With so many, you may want to make notes.
I don't know any Springer Spaniels and can't say if there are any breed specific things.
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