My old dog has purple lumps and swelling. Is it time to put her down?

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My dog is 15 and she has a very big lump on her tummy it is now turning purple she also has smaller lumps developing and her private area is also swollen should I have her put down since she is so old. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 15 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Before even thinking about putting her down (age is not a disease) I would make an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam of Pebbles. SInce Pebbles is not spayed there is a possibility that she has mammary tumors, but these masses could also be abscesses or cysts. without seeing these in person and a hands-on exam a diagnosis is not possible and therefore it is also not possible to determine whether euthanasia is an option.

My old dog has purple lumps and swelling. Is it time to put her down?

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