Why Does My Great Dane Have a Lump We’ve identified five primary causes of lumps in Great Danes: benign lipomas (soft, mobile fatty masses), sebaceous cysts resulting from blocked hair follicles, histiocytomas in younger dogs that often resolve spontaneously, potentially malignant mast cell tumors requiring immediate evaluation, and reactive lymphadenopathy resulting from immune responses. Critical…
Signs of Bone Cancer in a Great Dane Several key signs of bone cancer in Great Danes include persistent lameness lasting over 72 hours, localized swelling at metaphyseal regions, and reluctance to bear weight on affected limbs. You’ll observe behavioral changes, such as decreased activity tolerance, withdrawal from social interactions, and altered pain responses during…
Plants That Are Poisonous to Great Danes We’ve identified critical toxic plants that pose severe threats to Great Danes, including sago palms containing the hepatotoxic cycasin, oleander with cardiac glycosides that cause arrhythmias, and yew plants harboring taxine alkaloids that trigger sudden cardiac arrest. Common garden varieties, such as foxglove, azalea, and lily of the valley, present…