Heather H. asked
I have a 10-month-old English bulldog with two lumps on his back that seem to be swollen muscles. He was running around earlier and showed no signs of injury. When touched, he doesn't react, but if massaged, he tries to move away without crying. Could this be a muscle injury? Should I take him to a hospital today, or is it fine to wait until the morning?
February 29th, 2024
Glen A. answered
The lumps could be a soft tissue injury, such as muscle, tendon, or ligament swelling. Since your do...
February 29th, 2024
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