My dog has lumps on joints, vet said clear, but he's limping. Help!

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hi we have a Japanese spitz 6 years old. Found a lump on his right shoulder at the joint, out vet took a sample of fluid from the lump (roughly an inch in diameter) and all tests came back clear. The lump is still there we were told it was nothing to worry about. The dog can't run / go on long walks without limping now. Today I found another lump slightly bigger on his back left leg - in the joint where the leg meets the body. Same consistency as the one on the front shoulder. Any ideas? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Spitz | Male | neutered | 30 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that this lump on his front leg is a cyst, but if it's preventing him from running and going on long walks without limping, it should be removed surgically. I would speak to the vet about possibly doing this for the lump. As for the new lump, that should be examined by a vet as well and a sample of the fluid should be examined to see if it is a cyst, benign tumor, or malignant tumor. If it's a cyst, then it can be removed as well surgically.

My dog has lumps on joints, vet said clear, but he's limping. Help!

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