My 11-month Rottweiler has a swelling on his elbow. What is it?

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Hi, I have a rott weiler around 11 months old and recently we noticed that there's something at his front leg and we are not sure whether what is that, hope you can help, thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 10 months and 16 days old | 88 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! From your pictures it appears Logan has an elbow hygroma. A hygroma is a fluid-filled swelling caused by repeated trauma. These non-painful swellings typically occur over a pressure point or bony prominence such as the outside elbow. A non-infected hygroma is largely just a cosmetic worry. You can try to help by adding extra padding to bedding and buying special elbow pads. With this type of therapy it is possible to have it resolve with in several weeks. Infected hygromas require surgical intervention. I hope this helps and I wish Logan the best!

My 11-month Rottweiler has a swelling on his elbow. What is it?

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