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Last updated: Sep 16, 2025
Warning: If Your Dog Is Over 9, Read This Before Their Next Lipoma Surgery
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Stephen Munive
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SEP 14, 2025
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Stephen Munive
Sarah's heart sank when she felt the familiar sponge-like bump under Max's fur.
Just six months after her 11-year-old Golden Retriever's lipoma surgery, another fatty lump was already growing back in the exact same spot.
Sound familiar? If your dog is dealing with slow-growing lumps that keep multiplying or coming back, you're not alone. Nearly one in 50 dogs develops these fatty cushions every year, and the numbers jump dramatically as our pets age.
The Hidden Connection Between Aging and Fatty Lumps
Here's what most pet parents don't realize: those stubborn fat pockets popping up under your dog's skin aren't just random growths. They're actually warning signs that your dog's immune system is struggling to keep up with the demands of aging.
As dogs get older, their immune surveillance weakens through a process vets call "immunosenescence." Think of it like having fewer security guards patrolling a building - abnormal cells that would normally get cleared away start slipping through the cracks.
The weakened immune surveillance that allows lipomas to form also affects your dog's ability to fight infections, heal from injuries, and maintain healthy tissues throughout the body. Those visible lumps are just the tip of the iceberg - they signal that your dog's internal defense system needs support.
The Science Behind Mushroom-Based Immune Support
Research into mushroom compounds and immune function has revealed fascinating insights about how these natural substances support the body's defense systems.
Beta-glucans - complex fibers found in therapeutic mushrooms - have been studied extensively for their ability to enhance immune surveillance. These compounds work like tiny trainers, helping immune cells recognize and respond to abnormal growths more effectively.
While most research has focused on serious diseases, the same immune-supporting mechanisms that help the body fight major health challenges can also help maintain normal tissue function as dogs age.
How Beta-Glucans Target Fat Pockets Naturally
Beta-glucans from therapeutic mushrooms work through four distinct pathways that directly address the root causes of fatty lumps:
Step 1: Chitosan fibers from Shiitake and Agaricus Blazei act like sticky sponges, soaking up excess fats in the digestive tract so those fats can't feed growing lipomas.
Step 2: Beta-glucan soldiers from Turkey Tail, Maitake, and Lion's Mane tag the cells inside fat pockets and signal your dog's immune system to clear them away.
Step 3: Triterpenoids from Reishi and Chaga work like quality-control inspectors, telling runaway fat cells to slow down their growth and helping existing bumps flatten naturally.
Step 4: Complex polysaccharides act like GPS beacons, guiding immune cells straight to problem spots for focused cleanup.
This four-step approach creates an environment where current fatty lumps can shrink while new ones have a much harder time getting started.
But here’s the challenge:
👉 Most pet parents can’t source these mushrooms fresh.
👉 Even if you could, you’d struggle to prepare them in a safe, consistent way your dog would actually eat.
👉 And not all mushrooms are created equal—quality and extraction methods matter for the beta-glucans to actually work.
A New Way Forward
That’s when a small team of pet health enthusiasts started asking a simple question:
“If mushrooms can help people stay healthier for longer, why aren’t we giving the same benefits to our pets?”
As lifelong pet lovers, they noticed a painful gap: our pets weren’t getting the same level of care. Most commercial pet products cut corners with fillers, synthetic additives, or harsh chemicals—leaving dogs without access to the natural, science-backed ingredients that humans were already benefiting from.
So they developed a patent-pending blend of 8 organic mushrooms—Turkey Tail, Shiitake, Reishi, Maitake, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Agaricus Blazei—formulated specifically for pets.
No fillers. No artificial ingredients. Just pure, active mushroom extracts standardized for beta-glucans.
Proof It Works
Since launch, over 10,000 dogs have tried Buddy Guard. The results speak for themselves:
Heather M.
9/13/2025
Her lump was hard and much larger. It's decreasing in size and soft to the touch.
Item type:
Medium / 2 Jars
Petsmont Buddy Guard / Medium Dog
Debbie M.
9/7/2025
My Annabelle has several large lipomas that seem to have not gotten any bigger. I'm hoping that with continued use they will start to shrink.
Item type:
Medium / 2 Jars
Petsmont Buddy Guard / Medium Dog
Amber C.
9/13/2025
I am only at almost 2 months but i think the lumps haven't gotten any bigger thus far. I want to continue to see if more can happen.
Item type:
Medium / 2 Jars
Petsmont Buddy Guard / Medium Dog
Combine that with a 90-day money-back guarantee and the fact that dogs actually love the taste, and it’s easy to see why pet parents across the country are making the switch.
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Take action now
Lumps don’t usually disappear on their own—and waiting can mean more stress and costly procedures down the road.
Buddy Guard offers a safe, natural, and science-backed way to give your dog’s immune system the support it needs.
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