My dog has elbow bumps. Are they from lying on hard surfaces?

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• Answered By Debi Matlack

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on March 19th, 2021

  That doesn't look like a callus so I recommend getting it seen by your vet, the sooner the better. Your vet will do an exam, labwork, most likely sampling the tissue with a needle and syringe so the cells contained within can be examined under a microscope to determine what cells are causing the growth. Based on these results your vet will be better able to tell you what it is and how best to proceed from here with treatment if needed.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on August 19th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know without examining him. However, this is likely a callus which is basically caused by pressure on a bony protuberance. While this is normal and expected to some extent, you may be able to help Rocky by trying to have well-padded surfaces at home. That usually decreases the occurrence of calluses. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on August 25th, 2017

  Hi there! It really depends on where this lesion is located. It looks like it is located close to a joint in the picture (such as the elbow). If that is the case then it looks like a callus which normally forms at pressure points like bony protuberances when dogs naturally pressure those parts against the floor when laying down for example. As long as it does not get inflammed or infected it is ok. You can avoid the progression of these by keeping him in well-padded surfaces. Good luck!

  

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