my 11 1/2 month old english mastiff has developed a very large lump under his chin but he does not act like it hurts even when you feel it he dont show any sign of discomfort and he doesnt act sick and this lump just came up over night literally and it is about the size of a small orange...i would just like to know if anyone has had this problem with their dog or what it could be before i spend a fortune at the vet
2006-10-07 10:44:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
How about you be responsible and take the dog to the vet instead of posting a question on the Internet!!!! no offense, but this puppy is just like a child in the sense that you have to watch over it and take care of it. Vet visits do not cost "a fortune". This sounds serious!!!
2006-10-07 10:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by cjps17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't freak out. It could be a tumour but most tumours are not cancerous. Like in cats when they get in a fight, debris can get stuck in a wound causing it to get infected. It sounds more like an infection or a reaction to a bite or sting. If the lump or swelling does not get smaller by the morning or if it gets bigger, take your dog to the vet, hopefully in the same day. The vet may need to put a drain into it if it is an abscess. If your dog is not in any discomfort or showing any signs of distress don't panic. Most tumours grow slowly. You would have noticed the lump a long time ago if it is the size of a small orange now. Hope all turns out well.
2006-10-07 10:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please disregard the smartass responses to this question. My dog had developed a lump right next to her left front shoulder. It had to be removed and biopsied. Thank God it was benign. Hon, spend the money. Get it biopsied. It's not a great amount of money, maybe about 150-200$. I'm not sure, but the vet will give you an estimate, and might let you make it in payments. Your pet is in need of help. GL and God Bless
2006-10-07 10:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be cancer and it might not. My six year old Rottie had a cancer in his toe. It was removed. Now he has a lump on his back the vet tested it and it came back not cancer but neither he or I are convinced its not. So I am having it removed and sending the whole thing away for testing. I would if I were you take him to the vet. He depends on you and money IS NOT everything.
2006-10-07 11:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by lilbit_883_hugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll just have to spend the fortune at the vet. But if you have a Humane Society center nearby, they have checkups for a fraction of the price at the clinics.
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2016-08-29 06:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a tumor, a goiter, or swollen gland... but you won't know for certain until you take the dog to a vet and get the enlargement biopsied.
2006-10-07 10:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know this isn't the answer you want but your going to have to take your english mastiff to the vet, it's probably a tumer that could contain cancer or some other disease, sorry about your dog, hope he gets better!!! :-)
2006-10-07 11:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the lump feel hard, soft, mushy? If it's hard, it could be cancer. If it's soft or mushy it could be a cyst, fatty tumor, or a swollen gland.
In any case, you need to see the vet.
2006-10-07 10:53:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
take your dog to the vet, it's probably nothing serious, but you should know what you're dealing with
2006-10-07 10:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by buickluv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋