My dog's leg has a fast-growing lump. Should I be concerned?

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My dog has had an inflammation to his leg as seen below - it has drastically changed size within the past 2 weeks. Is this a cause for concern?

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, this mass needs to be checked by your vet. There is no way for me to tell you what it is just by looking at a photo but it looks pretty serious. It is definitely a tumor but what kind it is, I don't know. I also don't know if it is malignant or benign. The best option is to have it surgically removed and then sent off for a histopathology.

My dog's leg has a fast-growing lump. Should I be concerned?

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