My dog has a weird growth/mass on his back left leg/ paw; not sure what this can be...it seems like it developed over night. It’s not hurting him any idea?

Updated On January 1st, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 11 years and 11 months old | 16 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Davis

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From the photo this looks like either a fluid filled cyst or a mass. If it were an infection it would be painful and inflamed. I recommend a veterinary exam to feel this and perhaps insert a needle in it to look at the cells. From those they can tell you what it is and if it should be removed. Thanks for using PetCoach to help you care for Barkley.

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