Enzo has a lump

Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject:

Might just do that Claire Smile

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Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Joe and your right cause if we as humans found any sort of lump then yes we would be straight to the doctors and our gorgeous dogs rely on us to look after them just like out kids do as well Smile

John Thomson · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject:

How large is the lump? how tall? Sore to the touch?

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Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

John, he doesn't seem to bother when i touch it, it's about the size of a 10 pence or maybe bit bigger, bright red in colour and does not move when touched Confused

John Thomson · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

Possible injury? is there a head on it indicating a blocked pore........

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Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject:

No head on it at all John, just bright right lump.....

geri carroll · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

with enzo being so young I doubt it is anything serious...hope not anyway
a reaction to a foreign body such as a thorn would be my guess
if it is not tender, a boil or abscess seems less likely

keep us up to date and try not to worry

John Thomson · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

I would get it checked on Monday ..........just for peace of mind.......I would doubt that it is anything sinister but better to put your mind at rest.

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Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject:

I will try not to worry but being my first gsd myself after being brought up with them i suppose i worry just like i do when my kids are ill, i hope that the vet will tell me that also as he seems to be running about in the park today and to look at him you would think nothing is wrong but when anyone feels a lump they think the worst until proved otherwise Sad

Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks John, will do just that and maybe you could have a look tomorrow if you don't mind Wink

Jack · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject:

Oh Tracy - you've fell into the trap I do all the time - going searching on the internet! Embarassed

From everything you are saying it sounds like what I originally suspected (because of the upset tum too) a boil and/or infected wound. I would go with Claire's suggestion - call the vets if you're that worried, speak to them and see what they have to say. I'm sure it'll be OK to wait until Monday for an appointment but you now need your mind setting at rest and I don't think you are going to achieve that without speaking with them now.

Let me know when you have found out what it is, will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way.xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject:

Hate phoning just in case they they think i am being a hypochondriac on behalf of Enzo Embarassed

Jack · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject:

Craig/Tracy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Jack, phoned the vet there and they said it could be lymphoma whatever that is but will not know until Monday at the vets but because he is bright and energetic it should be okay until Monday but if he suddenly becomes lethargic to phone them straight back and they will get a vet to look at him Wink



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