2007-02-04 07:51:57 · 28 answers · asked by corky 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my lab had a lump on his leg and it turned out to be a tumor, it's best to get him checked out soon, so if it is anything bad it can be treated.
hope this helped
2007-02-04 08:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Hayley- Lou :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it shake its head a lot? If so the lumps could be a Heamatomous (maybe speling?) it is the build up of blood due to a broken blood vessel. This is caused by violent shaking of the head. If this is the case the vet will draw off the fluid with a syringe and pump antibiotic back in. The problem which caused this needs to be investigated and then treated.
2007-02-04 10:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dragon M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grab it and wiggle it. If it's within the skin layer and moves along with the skin it's probably just a fatty tumor and is nothing to worry about. Fatty tumors are usually somewhat soft and the dogs wont' be bothered if you manipulate it a bit. Labs, along with other breeds, are prone to fatty tumors as they age. If it's been there a while and not changed much I wouldn't worry to much, but I would show it to your vet the next time you visit. Your vet may want to take a small sample and look at the tissue to confirm that it's a fatty tumor. I used to do this regularly with one of my dogs and was glad I did because one year we found a very nasty malignant tumor that had to be removed and then treated with radiation - but it felt different, was attached to the muscle - I dont' want to scare you.
If it's attached to the dogs structure rather than the skin, consult your vet.
2007-02-04 07:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet, i say this from experience. My lab had a lump below his ear, the vet gave him some jabs said it was a cyst. It got bigger and bigger, the dog was getting aggresive. A locum vet told me he had been bitten by a snake. The locum was right, thousands of pounds later he is a happier dog (was happier, this was about 10 years ago). But dont ignore it it could be nothing or it could be everything!
2007-02-05 03:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check with a veterinarian - and I suspect you are hesitating because of the expense, and I can appreciate that. But one should not "fool around" when there are lumps. Dogs (especially older or larger dogs) become susceptible to cancer. Very often, however, the lump is a sebacious (sp?) lump cause by a skin problem (but not sweat, despite the name). Also - check at your local "pet store" or library, because each will have several books dealing with pet health problems (usually with excellent pictures). My suspicion is that all of these books have one or more articles relating to lumps.
2007-02-04 08:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by Woollcott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take you lab to the vets a.s.a.p i had a 10 year old lab with a lump in the same place and it was cancer we lost her in the end.I'm not trying to scare you it might be a fatty lump or a cyst but if the lump is hard to the touch and don't move much when you push the sides then you might have big problems my friend. good luck.
2007-02-04 08:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by neilhollydood 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet, it could be anything, a bite, a cyst or a tumour. Dogs often get lumps and bumps as they get older, it doesn't necessarily mean it's anything serious, but it's best to get it checked out, because no matter what, it's going to be causing your dog a degree of discomfort, and they don't always let us know when they're in pain.
2007-02-04 08:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by Loxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can fit your fingers all the way around the lump then it likely to be just a cyst which should be harmless enough. If it's not bothering him then it sounds like it could be that. Might be worth getting checked out, though.
2007-02-04 07:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Rachael H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be just about anything. If you want a real answer you'll have to take him to the vet. A lump that didn't used to be there is definitely worth investigating further.
2007-02-04 08:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by EQ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be a TUMOR. I had a dog who had lots of them.....They never bother her. You can get them removed when you go to the vet. If the lump is getting bigger you should contact your vet and see if it is anything serious.
2007-02-04 07:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a blocked saliva duct. My spaniel had a grass seed in there....worked its way up under the tongue and ended up her ear swelled way out....had to have the gland and swollen tissue removed. Check under your dogs tongue and see if there is any difference between the two sides. If not could be a cyst...get it checked by the vet as it could be a cancer or just a cyst....he would know.
2007-02-04 07:55:45 · answer #11 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋