My dog is limping and has a shoulder lump. Should I get a bone biopsy?

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My dog started limping vet said give metacam 2 weeks later she jumped off sofa and her leg give out she landed on shoulder then a lump on her shoulder appeared feels like bone but it not , had xrays they said possible cancer or trauma not sure! Now they want to do bone biopsy I just want 2 and opinion as my dog isn't in any pain just limping and being her normal energetic self. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 80 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Limping is a sign of pain in dogs, so yes Allegra is in pain if she is limping. I would recommend having a bone biopsy done. There is a possibility that she is suffering from an osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and a biopsy is a logical next step. Dogs are very good at hiding pain and oftentimes don't show how painful they truly are until much further along in their illness. I do recommend having this bone biopsy done.

My dog is limping and has a shoulder lump. Should I get a bone biopsy?

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