Why is my dog's swollen stomach lump making her unable to walk?

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My mom dog has a big lump on her stomach in the back and it's swollen n made her leg swell up where she can't walk with her back legs what could it be. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 150 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about your dog. What you are describing sounds like most likely a tumor. There are many different types of tumors. Two of the more common we see in this area are lipomas, which are fatty tumors and feel soft/squishy, and sarcomas which are firmer feeling. Unfortunately it sounds like this is large and causing her problems. She needs a visit to the vet's office to examine the tumor and see if it can be surgically removed. They may want to take an x-ray and may want to do what is called a "fine needle aspirate" to collect cells to try to identify the type of tumor before surgery.

Why is my dog's swollen stomach lump making her unable to walk?

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