My rottie is only a year old, and it seems quite sudden that this lump has appeared on his elbow. He isnt in any discomfort but although i will take him to the vets i would just like a little advice as i am worried. Its bigger than a golf ball, squidgy with hard bit in center. ive heard of lipomas but am not sure
2006-08-10 20:31:11 · 11 answers · asked by boobootaylor2003 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Definately see a vet, but it sounds like a Hygroma. Large breed dogs can get these large, squishy lumps. They usually form when their bony elbows are on hard surfaces frequently, like lying on cement or tile floors. Its kind of like the body making a pillow for itself. They are usually not a problem and resolve on their own if the dog is made to lie on soft surfaces (like a padded bed) instead of hard surfaces. They do sometimes get infected, or do not resolve on their own and get larger, and require surgery.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-10 23:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog has one on his back. its rock hard and the vet took a needle sample from it and told us it was a cyst, not cancerous. he is now 1 year old and they have told us not to worry about it but are going to keep an eye on it all the same. a freind of ours had the same thing on her dog and had it removed, the dogs now fine. don't be worried, the sooner you take him to a vet the sooner you will know what it is and if/how to deal with it. good luck!
2006-08-14 04:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by favershambles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vets
2006-08-10 20:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by halloweenpumpkinuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is a vet sounds like an absiss have your dog put down
2006-08-10 20:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by craignxn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worrrie mine does to no need to be alarmed its just a wart r a lumped bruse take it to the vet if u do not believe what i am saying but i am certain it is :)
2006-08-10 20:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like a tumor it might have been if your dog is inbred ....which means maybe her uncle is her sire .......this can lead to serious health problems take your dog to the vet
2006-08-14 16:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by gothgirl990@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these kind of dogs often get tumors...some benign and some malignant...you must take her into the vet to be sure.
2006-08-10 20:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by andrea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet
2006-08-10 20:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away his tennis racket!
2006-08-10 20:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Darth Jhon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he been playing tennis lately?
2006-08-10 20:39:33 · answer #10 · answered by robmurfitts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋