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What to do about a liquid-filled growth on my senior dog's leg?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 15 years and 11 months old | 30 lbs

My 14 year old mixed breed female dog has a liquid filled growth on hindleg

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2017

I think you should have Bliss evaluated by your vet. This growth could be a tumor, a cyst, a lymph node or an abscess. Just by looking at it I would guess it is a tumor but it is difficult to say just by looking at a photo. She will need to be examined by your vet so you can get a diagnosis and then a treatment plan.

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