Another lump thread

Suzanne H · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: Another lump thread

Off to the vet tonight - Otto has a lump on his chest. It feels like a little cyst or abscess about the size of 5p just under the skin.

My one consolation is that should it need drained and a stitch he can't lick it and therefore no collar.

John Thomson · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

Hope everything goes well Suzanne........are Pointers prone to this?

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Janis · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:49 am Post subject:

hope otto is ok!........sorry to hear this!!!!
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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

Hope Otto is Ok, do you think he's ran into a stick again? Hek had more lumps on his neck again last week, turns out was recurring reaction to the antibiotics a few weeks ago Rolling Eyes

they are almost gone but I had a panic for a bit!

Suzanne H · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

No John, as far as I can tell, Pointers aren't prone to anything much (wirehaired one are interestingly).

Judging by the way he was tearing about Dunbar beach on Saturday, it's not affecting him.

Having done my internet vet thing, it MAY be a lipoma which is a benign lump of fat cells common on or near the chest of young dogs. But given my degree is in English and Psychology don't hold me to that.

Fortunately he loves the vet as much as he loves him - he wants a GSP but his wife won't let him Laughing

Christine · High Post Member Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 458

Hi Suzanne hope otto gets on ok at the vets.

graceb · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Suzanne, hope Otto is ok.
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Alan and Lynsey · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject:

Hey Suzanne, how otto is OK, let us know how you get on.
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Corinne · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

Big kisses and cuddles for Otto from myself and Hobbes, hope all goes well love4

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Suzanne H · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone.

I'm not too concerned - he's not under the weather so hopefully something small, easy and CHEAP!

Jack · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

Aw get well wishes to Otto Suzanne!!!!! Sorry to hear this, everything crossed for you that it is nothing more than a fatty cyst, quite common in a lot of short haired dogs.....or maybe it's just that they're more noticeable? Confused

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Suzanne H · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:25 am Post subject:

It would appear that Vlad the Impaler has had another fight with a foreign object on one of his forays into the undergrowth.

It seems to be reducing so the vet said just to leave it and if it doesn't go away of its own accord he'll get some antibiotics. Failing that, he will have another scar, but hopefully won't come to that.

Tell you, that dog needs body armour - short hair and speed searches of woods are not compatible. Actually, getting him a jacket might be a good idea.

jackdeb · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

Hi Suzanne.

Glad this lump is not serious.

I think he needs a Kevlar jacket.

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geri carroll · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject:

thats good anyway suzanne...nothing serious

shirley c · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject:

Glad he is not too bad, silly boy...Im with you on the short hair and speed thing with Pixel, she is always giving herself wee nicks with stuff like that too...thankfully just stupid stuff but lets hope it keeps to that Rolling Eyes

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