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What is this thing on my dogs leg?

Asked by sexyladyunme101 6 months ago, 7 answers.

my dogg has a wart like cist thingy on his leg now I dont want to go to the vet because it runs me about 600 dollars has anyones dog had this problem. he likes licking it a lot and it continues to grow sometimes it bleeds only when he bites it. a friend...

of mine says that I should just slice it off that his dogs have had the same thing but I dont want to hurt him. I love my dog dearly but my wallet is empty. please help let me know what do you think would be the second best thing to do because I know the first would be to take him to the vet but like I said no dinero.

Answered by ez8o5 on Apr 27, 2009, 04:44PM
557 answers

it might be cancer or a tumor

Answered by ty on Apr 27, 2009, 04:53PM
10116 answers

a. dont slice it off
b. have you looked into pet insurance?

Answered by sexyladyunme101 on Apr 27, 2009, 04:59PM
69 answers

worst case scenario what would happen if I cut it?

Answered by ez8o5 on Apr 27, 2009, 05:11PM
557 answers

bleed to death, get infected, worse...they all lead to death

Answered by ty on Apr 27, 2009, 05:22PM
10116 answers

uhm yeah... what ez said... if it gets infected you need to take it to the doctor, an infection is going to cost way more than them taking off whatever it is... and if it gets bad, the dog could lose her leg, or die... also, unless it's an operation (and I've paid for an operation and it cost $400) I'm not sure why it would cost $600 to go to the vet...

Answered by utopia on Apr 27, 2009, 06:46PM
1477 answers

If your vet charges $600 just for an office visit, then you need to find a new vet.
If you decide to excise the growth yourself, then you are inflicting pain on your dog.
If you excise it yourself, the growth could have a vein feeding into it and the dog could bleed to death.
Also, it could be cancerous and need further treatment.
It is expensive to own a dog. If you are not able to afford a vet's bill then you should perhaps find a new owner that can afford treatment when the animal needs it.
At the least, see a vet.

Answered by phrannie on Apr 27, 2009, 10:03PM
4271 answers

Ditto to Utopia...about going to the wrong Vet...Is that his normal charge for a walk in visit??

Is it large? Small? Hard? Soft? Where on his leg is it? Is the dog limping from it? It could be one of a number of things...even if it's not malignant, it can still grow, and get increasingly uncomfortable for you pup...Call another Vet, or ask friends what Vet they go to, and if they like their Vet.

Your friend has been lucky not to kill a dog, or cause one to lose a leg...(now THAT'S expensive!)...

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