I found a lump (or a mass) under my dogs chest (his armpit). . The lump moves underneath the skin when I touch it. Is anybody familar with this? He is a 9 y.o. chocolate lab. Thanks in advance
Paul
2006-09-19 04:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by Paul B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY!!!
2006-09-19 04:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by chinkee104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul
Any lump or mass on any living critter needs to be ruled out as benign by a vet. And this goes for you as well. Always consider anything abnormal as cancer until proven otherwise. You, and everything you own will live lots longer. Soooooooo take your dog to the vet today.
2006-09-19 11:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by ladyren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Paul!
Like the lady below said, take him to the Vet immediately. There could be so many things. I recently lost my Golden to Lymphosarcoma. Tumors throughout the body. He started with a cough and we took him. They cannot talk and we have to be alert to these things. I hope all works out for you and that it is nothing serious. Next month will be a year we lost our best friend, and I cannot begin to explain the pain and suffering. He was 15 years old. Best wishes.
2006-09-19 12:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul,
My 10 y.o. golden retriever had a similar lump that we discovered last year. The vet said they were common and benign. She just died a couple of weeks ago during surgery for internal bleeding. It turns out she had cancer throughout her abdomen. If you love this dog, look into it further!
2006-09-19 11:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by Nance 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet. Most likely it's nothing, but don't you want to be SURE? Dogs can have cancer just like people can. You want to have that checked just in case.
2006-09-19 11:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by Avid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can say is that my aunts dog had a tumor and she couldn't afford to have it removed so they put her to sleep..
2006-09-19 11:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Cassie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋