should my labrador puppy have a small lump under his chin with whiskers sticking out of it?
its causing no pain to him but ive never noticed it before
2006-10-06 21:08:25 · 16 answers · asked by SMABZ1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
thanks very much to everybody who posted an answer very helpful.
2006-10-06 22:35:54 · update #1
Yes, it is normal. At the bottom of the follicle the epithelium swells to form a hair bulb..the epithelium has many nerve endings, and are part of the dog's sense of touch..
2006-10-06 21:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, this is a completely normal anatomical feature on all animals with whiskers. The whiskers are very sensitive and can be moved by small muscles in the "bumps". I cannot remember the exact word for them, but they're normal as long as they aren't red or growing in size/number. Make sure your puppy eats out of a stainless steel bowl to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction to cheap plastic ones. Stainless steel is easier to sanitize than the porous, plastic.
2006-10-07 04:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet.My dog has lumps shes a Labrador. Vets said there fatty lumps which is not a problem.Mind she got them when she was 6.To be on the safe side best to get your puppy checked.
2006-10-07 04:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
as your dog is still young its proberly surpose be to there. if you are consurned talk to a vet. if its me and its not bothering my dog, then i would just leave it, but i would keep an eye on it. puppys often get lumps that look big and abnormal but as they get older, they tend to settal down. it might be the hair that has caused the the lump, if so leave it, it will sort it self.
2006-10-07 04:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by lyn34 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have him checked out by the vet,better to be safe than sorry.
2006-10-07 14:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by shirley m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lab is 10 weeks old and she has them also, very normal, i asked my vet when i had her shots the other day.
2006-10-07 04:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by shmidly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiya Sambz
i think the best thing to do would be to ask any vet it will only cost you a phone call, better safe that sorry
2006-10-07 04:51:17 · answer #7 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, both my labrador retrievers have them. No worries!
2006-10-07 04:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats normal, my dog has one on his cheek and another under his chin , its a doggy mole with a hair growing from it
2006-10-07 04:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for change in size or condition (Seeping fluid) If it stays the same forget about it, if not take him to the vet
2006-10-07 04:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋