Hi, My 6 year old yellow lab has a recurring zit on her cheek by her which we are bringing her to the vet for, but this morning my mom was petting her on her left side on her ribcage, and noticed a small bump on it, she does not seem bothered, What do you think it is? a calcium deposit, cancer?!? what?
2007-06-24 07:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Tyler™ 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She only goes out with us, shes a baby, it was not there last time and it just popped up today so we dont think its cancer but still a concern, vet is closed today but we are calling tommorow morning at 7:30
2007-06-24 07:11:30 · update #1
Mary p your answer was comforting as of now because that sounds like my dog, we live in a cold place and it was just snowy for a long time so she didnt get much excersize shes a bit chunky atm but we run her daily now... just saying thanks, as of right now best answer...
2007-06-24 07:20:14 · update #2
Not ticks, we do a tick check every night, right Jasmine, "WOOF!"
2007-06-24 07:31:12 · update #3
Well Jasmine is going to the vet tommorow morning, they love her there she is their favorite, she is always so happy everywhere and brings joy and that is why I am so worried, but I know she will be ok, the vets love her so much nothing will happen bad to her, but if you own a dog you know what I mean about being overly scared and worried because they do just mean so very much to us, and my dog isn't perfect, but in y eyes she is and means the world to me, so I just wanted a bit of re-assurance, so I wanted just to say this, so that you will continue to post but I wont be so worried.
2007-06-24 12:51:08 · update #4
I am not a vet. My foxhound has a few small lumps here and there, that are soft and squishy. The vet checked them out and they were just fatty deposits. Your vet will stick a needle in the lump to extract fluid, if any and determine if further testing is required. Cancer, he told me, is usually always a harder lump. I hope this helps a bit. www.mastiffs360.com
2007-06-24 07:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mary p 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's good to have a vet check them out, but keep in mind that dogs get bumps and lumps all the time that are completely harmless. It may be a cyst from a blocked oil gland or a fatty tumor. Since it just popped up, it might very well be the site where a tick had been attached. That's not unusual for a small bump to occur after the tick has been detached.
Good luck and I hope it's nothing serious.
2007-06-24 07:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do get this lump checked by the vet. There are many things it could be, so we can only give guesses on here - the majority of lumps are benign, especially in young dogs. As Mary P said, could just be a fatty lump. Could be an insect bite! Don't worry, just get the vet to have a look and a poke.
Chalice
2007-06-24 08:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did your vet say the last time. Dogs as they get older seem to get cysts quite regularly - they're not anything to worry about. Don't think cancer, but if you're really concerned, have the vet look at it and settle your mind.
2007-06-24 07:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might just be spider bites. has she been outside a lot. bugs do bite animals as well as humans. just wait until tomorrow and they will pull some blood out of it or take a skin sample and check for cancer. and if it is cancer at least you caught it soon before it got any bigger.
2007-06-24 07:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by crazy_cat_lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tyler it not cancer bc my moms dog had it and it not that i am sure she is going to be fine everything will be OK jazz will be ok
2007-06-24 11:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by may 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it just may be a bit or a pinch she got on herself
2007-06-24 07:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jamie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
idk what 2 say! im srry
2007-06-24 07:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋