Theres a tiny bump on my dogs leg. I noticed him limping when he first wakes up then he stops, but kept favoring his right back leg. I looked at it and eventually noticed a little bump.
It doesnt really seem to put him in alot of pain but he starts growling a little when you touch it. I looked at it, and its a little (Less than half a penny, probably the same as a pen; not the tip but the back end of a regular ball point pen) white bump. The first thing I thought was it was a tumor, but I dont think a tumor looks like that; and doubt it would be on the outside of his leg. Im taking him to a vet, but just wanted to see what you think it is?
2007-03-12 07:44:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be so many things; a spider bite, a tumor (yes they can grow on the outside), a syst, an ingrown hair, a skin tag...
A vet is probably best, thank you for being responsible and taking him.
Good luck, I'm sure it will be fine
2007-03-12 07:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the vet would be the best bet, but he could possibly have a thorn or pricker in his leg that is irritating the skin around it and causing swelling. It could be a tick, or maybe even a spider bite...
~and your right, it's most likely not a tumor because tumors dont grow over night-- tumors occur when a human or animals p53 gene that checks cell growth gets mutated or damaged somehow, so the cells dont know when to stop dividing and growing-- however it takes awhile for noticeable signs.
2007-03-12 14:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea. Maybe a spider or something bit him?
I'm glad you're taking him to the vet. Good luck. I sure hope it's nothing serious.
2007-03-12 14:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet, it is giving him pain and enough to impact his attitude to you. It may be nothing in the end, but right now its serious enough to warrant a professional opinion.
2007-03-12 14:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by whippetgrrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a swollen area from an injury.
Could be a fatty deposit.
Could be fluid buildup.
Could be a cancerous tumor.
Could be an insect bite.
Could be a wart, or mole.
2007-03-12 15:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a tick got under his skin or something. its a good thing ur taking him to the vet. thats ur best bet. hope this helps!
2007-03-12 15:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by rachel13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be anything a torn lig. contusion also it may be a sist growing or tumors
2007-03-12 14:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the vet is your best bet
2007-03-12 14:49:49 · answer #8 · answered by douglas R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋