Lump on dog

codemonkey

About a week ago, I noticed a lump on CD's belly, at his ribcage. He's normally got one or two scabby areas there from running about in long grass and it is loose and moveable and there was some scabby bits around it, so decided to give it a week and see if it improved. But it didn't. We're taking him to the vet on Monday, but was hoping someone could advise what the vet is likely to do, and everyone could think harmless lump thoughts for him. I've had 2 dogs die from cancer so obviously I'm thinking worst case thoughts.

GBNI

My mini schnauzer is prone to faty lumps (she's 13 now) so I have stopped getting hers checked. A long as they are not in an area that is awkward or causing her pain that is!

My vet has always told me if it it loose and moveable (ie, no 'stem') then it is more than likely a fatty lump.

Hope it all turns out ok

Artytarty

I'm thinking harmless lumpy thoughts for cd.
Possibly a cyst,me specially if he is prone to injuries in that area.
Please let us know how you geton.
It's no use saying " don't worry" because we all do , it comes with the job.

krlyr

Lots of potential causes for lumps, from nasty lumps to completely harmless ones, like fatty lumps/cysts, abcesses (not nice if they spread but fairly easy to treat) and so on. The vet will likely have a feel, and probably aspirate the lump to try to identify it (taking some cells with a needle, and looking under microscope) - if that doesn't work, you could opt for a biopsy (often combined with removal since dog will be under anaesthetic anyway)

Cyclamen

Took my girl for a check up on a big lump on her neck a few years ago..

The vet had a good feel around, not easy with a licky squirmy dog. She then put a needle intothe lump an dsmeared it onto a slide.. had a look..popped it nder a microscope and declared it a fatty lump.

My lass has one on the bottom of her ribs, another on her flank.. she's just a lumpy lady.. none of the vets have been concerned at her checks since.

We were advised not to remove the neck lump as it wasn't and still isn't causing distress and there are lots of blood vessels there, she's getting on and the risk is a bit higher for a procedure.

try not to worry

teddysmum

A rough, but not foolproof , guide is that if the lump does not feel rooted to deeper tissue, it's probably benign.


I had a springer !!!!! who had lots of fatty lumps through out her 15 years and more recently a cavalier dog who had a lump on his forehead that made the newly qualified vet panic into booking a removal within days. Luckily, I met the regular vet in reception, she looked and said it was just a fatty lump. It was she who told me about the 'roots' (which my collie, whom I earlier lost to a facial cancer, did have)

codemonkey

Hmmm, lump seems to be getting smaller. Actually had trouble finding it. Seems like I'm just being a worried furmum. :rotfl: