Floofy Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 This is on our girl's elbow. We are taking her to the vet for a checkup once we finish the adoption paperwork, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows what this might be? It doesn't seem to bother her, just curious. It's very fleshy and raised. Quote Lucas Larf Laserman, the greyhound formerly known as U Too Isaiah: 9/26/05 - 9/3/16 ~ Gotcha: 6/24/09 Zelda Zipper Honeybee, the greyhound formerly known as Lee Vonda: 8/26/04 - 8/19/18 ~ Gotcha: 12/7/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Doc has something similar, on both elbows, though rather smaller. I should think most greyhounds do - it's a callous, developed to protect the skin and bone, especially when they lie down on a rough surface. Yes do get the vet to take a look but there is probably not a problem, unless it seems inflamed/ uncomfortable/filled with liquid. It may well shrink of its own accord now she is in a home and lying on soft beds/ carpets, you could probably encourage the process by massaging in something like Sudocrem (UK brand of medicated barrier cream) but it is helpful to have a bit of something there to protect the elbow! Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Looks like a callused elbow to me from laying on hard surfaces. Should go away with time, once beds are experienced! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Agree with above...looks like a callous to me too. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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