Good evening!

**Species:** Dog

**Age:** 7

**Sex:** Male, neutered

**Breed:** Great Dane

**Weight:** Approx. 170 lbs.

**History:** Unremarkable, really. The picture of health.

**Clinical Signs:** Large, swollen, irritated, hairless lump on left front outer ankle area. Bleeding lightly. Dog obviously won't stop licking it. Doesn't seem to be painful to the touch or painful when walking.

**Duration:** Honestly, no clue - noticed it this morning.

**Location:** Western Pennsylvania, US

**Photos Attached**

This morning as we were walking out the door to head to the park, my 13-year-old said, "Momma, what's wrong with Zeus's leg?!" I looked and to my horror, discovered the lump described above.

Zeus is the literal picture of health. Zero health issues. Never had a vet visit outside of yearly checkups and vaccinations. He's also the absolute best boy in the whole wide world.

He hasn't done anything that could have caused an injury. It doesn't seem to be causing any pain, but I know it has to be uncomfortable.

Our vet uses an online booking system and the first available is September 15. I booked it, but I also sent them an email with photos and explained I feel like he needs to be seen sooner. I also plan on calling them in the morning.

In the meantime, does anyone have an idea of what we may be dealing with here? Given his breed and his age, I'm absolutely terrifed of the worst.

Thank you!

7-year-old Great Dane: Bleeding ankle lump