You may be wondering "why does my dog have a swollen joint?", Have you heard of the word Hygroma?

Hygroma is a fluid-filled sac formed around the joints of dogs in response to repeated pressure such as sitting of lying on hard grounds.

For better understanding, when your dog constantly hits his elbow  for example on hard surfaces, it causes something called a "callus". A Callus is that thick, hairless part of your dog's joint. More frequent collision and fluids begin to build up in the area.

If you have noticed a callus, or Hygroma on your dog then there are  some things you could do.




TREATING ELBOW CALLUS

An elbow  callus doesn't really call for concern, but if you want to prevent it from becoming an ulcer  here's what you can do.



Provide a soft bedding for your dog to lie on.

Moisturize the callus every day with coconut oil. Some people think it is better to let them dry out since the blood vessels are not near the surface and they are less likely to bleed, but if kept moist every day the moisturizer can actually make the callus almost disappear. Your dog will be more comfortable without a dry callus.


If your dog  is licking the callus, then it may already have been infected. contact your vet for treatment options.


If your dog is obese, ensure your dog  looses weight.



TREATING HYGROMA


If your dog has an Hygroma, you should contact your vet. Elbow hygromas are more serious and more difficult to treat. Take your dog to the Vet before it gets infected.

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