My mom's friend's dog, who is a yellow lab/chow mix, has a bilateral swelling that runs along its left side, between its shoulder and hip, right over its ribs on that side, that is obviously tender to the touch for the dog, who yelps and nips if anyone touches it. What in heck could this be and what should my Mom's friend expect if she ends up taking the dog, which is 11 years old, to the vet?
2006-12-07 08:09:47 · 4 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I also want to add that my Mom's friend's dog is eating and pooping okay.
2006-12-09 04:12:42 · update #1
I wouldn't so much worry what to expect when she takes the dog to the vet. I worry for the dog because she hasn't yet taken it to the vet. What is she thinking? The dog is obviously uncomfortable and quite possibly in pain.
2006-12-07 08:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aaw thats sad.
Hopefully nothing too bad, but it sounds painful.
She should expect the worst the dog is 11 and is in BIG pain with some weird growth, they might have to put him down. :(
2006-12-07 16:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely an inflammed muscle. My dog, who is a purebred black lab, had the same thing, but only on his hip.
2006-12-07 16:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by Allonsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be kidneys or bladder, even heart or liver problems. your moms freinds shouln't wait to long, the is in pain!
2006-12-07 16:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋