Arthitis in Dogs

[warlocksmith]

My toy poodle seems to have arthitis in his right rear leg. Is this possible, or is it another hip problem. He has a lump in in his hip on the same side. He is 8 yrs old. Had to vet and this is what he told us. Never heard of dogs having arthitis. I would app. any help or comments.
Thanks!
Warlocksmith.

[Lucky Rescue]

Dog sure do get arthritis. Large breeds much more commonly than small, but any dog can get it.

I don't know if that is what your dog has, but you need to find out what is causing the lump.

Did your vet take x-rays? How did he diagnose the arthritis and what did he say about the lump?

[Luba]

Yes, was the vet concerned about the lump?

[mona_b]

Yes they do get arthritis.I have one that has it.But he doesn't have a lump.And my previous one also had it but never had a lump.

I too would like to know if any x-rays were done.

Has he checked the lump?It could be something else.

How is your dog acting?

[amaruq]

warlock look in general forum as they found some help for arthritic dogs.

[mona_b]

amaruq....not really sure if it is arthritis...Still waiting to hear back from this person....I'm concerned as to the lump.And what tests were done for the vet to come to this conclusion.