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Expert: - 5/2/2010


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My female boxer has a lump going from the side of her hip to the bottom of her tail. I can't tell if the hip is out of place or if it is a lump. It doesn't appear to be tender to the touch and she can lay on it just fine. But what it could be concerns me i just found it today and i would like some kind of insight to what it could be before i go to the vet and try to explain it. Do you have and ideas on what it could be?

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Hi Tricia,

If your female can walk fine without any limping or lameness in the hind quarters then I doubt the hip is out of place.It is fairly common for some boxers to experience hip dysplasia, a problem with the hip socket and ball joint not fitting properly.This could be the first signs and its just inflammation due to this. X-rays will help in determining hip dysplasia. Boxers can  also get tumors or lumps both benign and malignant. Benign meaning non-cancerous or diseased lump or tumor and malignant meaning cancer cells are present. Your vet will probably do a biopsy to determine if its benign or malignant.It is imperative that the vet diagnose this tumor or lump ASAP to facilitate proper treatment early for the best outcome. Thank you very much for your question and I wish you and your beloved boxer all the best.

Sincerely,

Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi-Tower Boxers
http://www.hitowerboxers.com  

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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.

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I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs

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I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.

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I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.

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