Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 7 months old
My german shepherd has a soft lump on his back leg. Its not hard its very soft. Ive monitored it for a few days but theres no sign of it leaving. Can you help me please?
1 Answer
Published on August 17th, 2017
It may be an ulcerated growth from a pressure sore if he seems to lay on that side more. If there is a discharge then it is likely infected and will need antibiotics. Your vet can sample some cells and see if it is a growth or a pressure sore and advise if surgery is recommended in that area
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