Joseph F. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 3-year-old golden retriever has a tumor-like growth on the outside of her hind leg. Layla's appetite has decreased, she's less playful, and she pants non-stop. How likely could it be cancer, and what should I do?

October 11th, 2024

Joshua J. answered

The growths on Layla's front elbows appear to be calluses from laying on hard surfaces rather than c...

October 11th, 2024

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