Dog has growing lump, drinks more, and is lethargic. What's wrong?

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Recently I have found a lump on my dog's stomach near her back legs it has start to become bigger more redder and is solid and recently I noticed starting to scab like an odd purpley colour ,she drinks more water then usual and is urinating more and just sleeping, won't let anyone touch it also makes grunt noises , I'm at a loss as I dont know what it could be and I dont really have much funds and I'm struggling to find her the help she needs because I can't just leave her how she is

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

So sorry she is having these problems. Drinking and urinating more can be a sign of kidney disease, Cushing's disease, diabetes, Addison's disease, infections, thyroid disease, etc. The only way to know the cause is to have a vet run some bloodwork and a urinalysis. The lump could be a cyst, infection, benign or cancerous mass. A needle aspirate or biopsy may be necessary to diagnose. She really needs to be examined by a vet. Try to find a low cost clinic in your area or a vet that would take a payment plan. You could also apply for Care Credit which is a veterinary credit care. Hope you can find her the help that she needs.

Dog has growing lump, drinks more, and is lethargic. What's wrong?

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