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    3. Search for lumps and bumps together.

    Irregular masses are more common and troublesome in your mature dog. Have your kids assist you with regular checks for any lumps and bumps on your dog's body. Teach them to run their fingers through your dog's coat, starting with their head and going down their back, sides, legs, chest and belly. Your dog will see it as a body rub and your child will think of it as a scavenger hunt.