Any ideas what this could be? Any at home treatments? I don't really have the money to take him to a Vet. I took him recently because he was limping and spent $200 for x-rays and the visit only to be told he had an inflammation in his paw. Has anyone had a dog that has a soft tissue lump on his elbow ? Can you tell me what it could be? (Serious Answers Only Please!!!)
2006-08-11 02:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by ChicaLoca 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have heard before that larger dogs can get calluses on their elbows from sitting on hard surfaces. I'm not sure what to do for it, but I don't think it's really bad...but you may want to make sure he has a soft bed to sleep in if he doesn't already.
2006-08-11 02:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by newsbug2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, I'd like to raise your paranoia level...
Last month, just prior to one of the three times my wife began labor, I discovered my dog was limping. She had a sore on her foot, so I diligently disinfected it and treated it as nothing more than a normal injury in an active dog.
Distractions ensued from the eventual delivery of my child and some subsequent complications... so I had a relative caring for my animals.
Once things normalized with the health of my wife and child, I realized that my 7 year old rottie was still limping. It turned out that she has an invasive bone cancer with a very poor prognosis.
Even though I know that the brief time I was distracted by the birth of my child was inevitable, I still beat myself up wondering if the extra time would have allowed me enough opportunity to have opted for an amputation rather than daily contemplations on when I should euthanize her. I just wanted you to be aware that for a definitive answer, you should consult a veterinarian.
It could very well be as simple as an infected follicle, hot spot, fatty tumor, boil, etc., but to be on the safe side, I hope you can find the funds to have it looked at by a professional.
Good luck
2006-08-11 02:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by uu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over 5yrs or older, sometimes dogs get fatty tumors. They are not usually dangerous, but can grow to be VERY large and finally need to be removed. Then other times a lump can be cancer. I know the vet bills are outrageous, but get the lump checked if you can.
Good luck to you and your pup!
2006-08-11 02:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side, I'd see a vet. Chances are it's a fatty tumor, and not serious. But I'd find out just to be sure.
2006-08-11 02:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Annie's World 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep him of his feet for a while
its like us when weve had a knock
it gets inflamed and takes a while to godown
so just rest him
give him one capsule cod liver iol tablets to ease his muscles
i a day
2006-08-11 02:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by sue r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is like a Calais, that comes from him getting to his feet. Most older dogs have this...Normal...
2006-08-11 02:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋