disorder Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 (edited) Well, My dog has had a lump on his neck for quite a number of weeks. At first I thought it was just a bit of a graze from another dogs tooth or something. But after a number of weeks it's not going away..... it's a little smaller that a 5 cent coin. .. We have tried to squeeze it a few times but nothing comes out, it doesn't appear to be full of anything like an absess. It's more of a hard lump with no hair on it or around it... Ive been trying to take a photo to post on here but my camera is not the best and I can't get a decent shot.. Doesn't bother him at all, but it has changed shape and got a little bigger which has got me really worried .. Point of the story is. Booked in for the vet tomorrow at 4.. Wish us luck. Edited July 30, 2007 by disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well,My dog has had a lump on his neck for quite a number of weeks. At first I thought it was just a bit of a graze from another dogs tooth or something. But after a number of weeks it's not going away..... it's a little smaller that a 5 cent coin. .. We have tried to squeeze it a few times but nothing comes out, it doesn't appear to be full of anything like an absess. It's more of a hard lump with no hair on it or around it... Ive been trying to take a photo to post on here but my camera is not the best and I can't get a decent shot.. Doesn't bother him at all, but it has changed shape and got a little bigger which has got me really worried .. Point of the story is. Booked in for the vet tomorrow at 4.. Wish us luck. Best wishes for a happy outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Stafford by any chance? We've had a few stafford lumps on our dogs - they seem to be warts and harmless (though each occurrence is inspected - never get complacent). One we've had cut off but the 2 others we've left alone and they've disappeared of their own accord. Good luck at the vets. Let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disorder Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) Thanks, He is a 6 mouth old French Bulldog. It doesn't look like a wart, or a cist. It's more just a raised lump with no edges.... Thanks for the concern, hopefully it's nothing. Will post the reply tonight. Edited July 31, 2007 by disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disorder Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Back from the vet. Turns out the lump is a “histiocytoma,” a common benign tumor which will eventually go away by itself. ... So that's a relief.. he only charged me $30 for the consult too which I was pleased about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Did they take a needle biopsy to confirm or is it just an educated guess on the part of the vet??? One of our guessed fatty lipomas turned out to be grade 2 mast cell cancer when eventually removed... No clear margins... If no biopsy, then for safety sake, I would request one - you can never be too sure with lumps of any kind (just my opinion). Good luck Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Did they take a needle biopsy to confirm or is it just an educated guess on the part of the vet???One of our guessed fatty lipomas turned out to be grade 2 mast cell cancer when eventually removed... No clear margins... If no biopsy, then for safety sake, I would request one - you can never be too sure with lumps of any kind (just my opinion). Good luck Jodie The same thing happened to my old girl, they kept saying it was a fatty cyst until they finally did a biopsy and gave her a month to live (She made it to two years) . If possible I would get a biopsy done just to make sure. It's not worth taking a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniangel Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 as a specialist oncology vet nurse, i can tell you that 30$ won't cover the cost of a fine needle aspirate which is the basic first step test that should be done! did your vet stick a syringe and needle into the lump, extract cells and look at them under the microscope? if not, go back and ask for it to be done! i dont want to put fear in you, but you can't tell by just looking what a lump may or may not be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I agree with the others, you need a biopsy to determine what the lump actually is, if this hasn't been done please insist on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 A needle aspirate would be the first step. No reason to put the dog through a biopsy unless the aspirate result indicates a biopsy or removal of the lump needs doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie-boy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 A needle aspirate would be the first step. No reason to put the dog through a biopsy unless the aspirate result indicates a biopsy or removal of the lump needs doing. Exactly. Fine needle aspirates are done (or should be) during a consult - I would be booking another one asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamelkur Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Can't agree with the others more a fine needle aspirate will tell you more, while not trying to frighten you it is better to be safe. Our very fit and healthy male stafford just before his 4th birthday had a tiny lump on his back toe that the vet said at his age was probably nothing but after a week on anti histamines was removed just to be on the safe side turned out to be a grade 2 mast cell tumour. Good luck Eric and Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disorder Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Thanks for more replies. :p It may have come across in the post that I went to the vet and he had a quick glance and sent me on my merry way with a discounted consult fee.. We were actually in there for a good 10/15 minutes and discussed the lump in detail. Because of his age he said he was less concerned. With older dogs he was explaining he takes more precautions I guess with the needle biopsy that everyone has mentioned here. He even pulled out a big encyclopedia and pointed out what the tumor was. The lump was exactly like the index picture showed. Apparently they disappear within 6 weeks, and he has had it for around 4-5 weeks time and it's already disappearing. Thanks for your concern though Obviously if it didn't go away or got bigger etc I would be taking him back straight away for a second opinion, and to get the tests done that you have all mentioned. The vet I am seeing is really nice and I feel comfortable with him and his diagnosis. He was also recommended to me by a friend who has taken her dogs there for many years. Thanks again guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Thanks for more replies. It may have come across in the post that I went to the vet and he had a quick glance and sent me on my merry way with a discounted consult fee.. We were actually in there for a good 10/15 minutes and discussed the lump in detail. Because of his age he said he was less concerned. With older dogs he was explaining he takes more precautions I guess with the needle biopsy that everyone has mentioned here. He even pulled out a big encyclopedia and pointed out what the tumor was. The lump was exactly like the index picture showed. Apparently they disappear within 6 weeks, and he has had it for around 4-5 weeks time and it's already disappearing. Thanks for your concern though ;) Obviously if it didn't go away or got bigger etc I would be taking him back straight away for a second opinion, and to get the tests done that you have all mentioned. The vet I am seeing is really nice and I feel comfortable with him and his diagnosis. He was also recommended to me by a friend who has taken her dogs there for many years. Thanks again guys! I am so glad my vet does take these things serious in older dogs - my lad was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer... Any vet that suggested to me that they did not worry about these things in older dogs would be off my list to care for my beloved pet (whether I felt comfortable with them or not)... I want my vet to care and investigate what is going on with my boy... Our older canine companions often need more care, not less... The needle biopsy (aspirate) is a first step to understanding what a lump is inside - it cannot be ascertained from just looking at it or feeling it... A lump can be anything from a grass seed/lipoma (fatty lump)/benign tumor or cancer and you need to test to find out what it is... I do hope that your vet is right for the sake of your dog. Good luck Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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