lump on my dogs foot?

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I just noticed a large lump on the outside of my Boston/ English bull's foot. It's right off the side of the inside pad behind the toes, but not attached to the pad itself. It almost looks like an extra pad complete with callus and black spots like her other toes. My only guess is that it's a callus from friction but the placing is strange and her other foot is not effected, it doesn't seem to cause her any pain, but it worries me none the less. I'm not sure if I should be alarmed or not and with my income being fixed I would like to avoid a trip to the vet. Can anyone offer advice?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hi Keith.

You may be able to avoid a trip to the vet, but maybe there is a vet nearby that is willing to work with your fixed income. You never know. If you call around, you might be pleasantly surprised. No harm in asking, right?

If she seems to be going about her day as if nothing is wrong, then things should be okay. Just try to observe her closely, and the moment she alters her behavior patterns (limping, refusing to walk, etc.) then you may need to go to a vet.

Best of luck to you. Hope she turns out okay.

Elaine M · Answer

It's called a nerve end tumor, and this is where they grow. I had one of our cats grow one like that.  Most of the time they're not a problem, but if the dog (or cat) has it pressing on their foot when they walk, it needs to be surgically removed.

Usually they're very slow growing. It too almost a full year for ours to go from the size of a little fingernail to thumbnail size.  They are best removed before they get too big though, the skin on the pads is hard to stitch closed.  Have your vet take a look at it.

Anonymous · Answer

Take your dog to a veterinarian's office and see what they can do for her.

Good Luck!

lump on my dogs foot?

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