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My dog has a large fleshy mass hanging from her leg. Is it a tumor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 60 lbs

My dog has had a large fleshy mass hanging from her leg for a while

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on June 7th, 2018

Poor Harley! This definitely looks like a tumor of some kind. Fortunately, since it's only attached by that narrow "base" of skin and tissue, it should be relatively easy to have it surgically removed. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam when you're able to. He/she can take a closer look at it and hopefully get her scheduled for surgery to take it off.

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