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Should I be concerned about a lump or growth on my dog's elbow?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 8 months old | 78 lbs

This is the same question about my dog and a growth on his elbow. I did try to attach a picture but I dont known why the picture did not attach. I am going to reattempt attaching however if there is no picture this time, then no reply is necessary. thank you.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2019

It could just be a benign growth, but I really cannot diagnose from a picture. I'd need a sample to examine the cells under a microscope. You can ask your vet to send off a biopsy of it to a lab to get an exact diagnosis.

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