would the vet know just by looking at x-rays.she is a bit clumsy and kept banging her leg running upstairs ,over the months this has happend a number of times. now she has a lump on her leg.
2007-03-25 02:52:38 · 9 answers · asked by little missy 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Be positive - like humans, there are many many ailments and conditions before you have to consider tumours etc. When my dog was a puppy he had three operations to remove lumps he kept getting - the vet said this is quite common. Stop her running up and down the stairs and make sure you don't overexercise the pup - while their bones are developing etc you have to take it easy. She will be fine. x
2007-03-25 03:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bexs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely, though not impossible. If she keeps banging her leg, that is probably what has caused the lump (just think about yourself if you've ever bashed your shin on the coffee table or something!).
The vet would be able to get a very good idea from x-rays, as the reaction of the bone tends to be quite different if a tumour is present. If you're worried, take her to the vet and put your mind at rest :o)
2007-03-25 10:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Loz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please place a stairgate at the bottom opf the stairs so as not to aggravate the problem any further. Don't let your dog jump down off anything high either.
This could be a bone spavin, or a tumour. The X-rays will tell.
A bone spavin is a chip caused by stress (running on hard ground or a knock.) But you can't rule out a tumour until the results are through. Fingers crossed.
2007-03-25 10:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lump could be from another bang. just like when you bang an area hard and get a lump. But yes, just like people, animals can develop illnesses at any age. I am not sure how much could be seen on an xray, but i do know that bone cancer can be detected. Your vet knows his business, i am sure, and if he suspects anything really amiss, will order further tests and get to the bottom of it.
2007-03-25 09:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are clumsy! They are still developing their motor skills just like a human baby does. Toddlers fall all the time as they are learning to walk. I would still recommend taking the pup to a vet though, as any unusual lump should be evaluated.
2007-03-25 10:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,try to stay calm yes I know its hard.Take your pup to the vets im sure they will know whats up with her.The lump on her leg might be a fatty lump my dog has them.Like you I was worried vet took one look at her & told me what it was,she is now 13 & has a few lumps.Vet will not remove them unless there causing distress.Good Luck at the vets & please let us know how you get on.
2007-03-25 10:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog (in this case, just like a human) can even be BORN with a Tumour... sorry, but it is a fact!
2007-03-25 09:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Paul A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he could have a tumour sorry to say
2007-03-25 10:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kate-Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petstore/puppymill/backyard breeder dog?? very well could
2007-03-25 11:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋