Leithy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey I was wondering if anyone can help me out. My 17 week old dachshund standard x mini has a lump just above her right shoulder and I have no clue what it is. I am getting it checked out, but I was wondering if anyone knew what it could be other than an abcess? There is no scab, it doesn't seem painful to touch and there is no change in her behaviour or eating habits. Can dogs getty fatty tumour growths? Any info would be great thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Has she been vaccinated recently? Could be a reaction.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leithy Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 yeh she has, but she never had a reaction before... i never thought of that, it's not painful either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) I'd suggets a vaccination lump as well given the position. It wouldn't necessarily be painful. Most just go away but I had one last for months. Dogs do get fatty lumps, but that would be very young for them, I've only ever had them in geriatrics. They also get less benign tumours, but again not likely at that age. Edited October 18, 2009 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leithy Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 thanks for that. was bugging me a bit because ive never had a pup with a lump before. thanks guys xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 If it feels like a grain of rice it could be her microchip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 yeh she has, but she never had a reaction before... i never thought of that,it's not painful either? I'd say that's what it is then. Kei had them with both his 12 and 16 week boosters (C5) but surprisingly didn't have a reaction to his 8 week C3 which his breeders vet did. Both times the lump grew over a few days to quite a large size (around that of a golf ball) and then took over a month to disappear I've since been told to give him an antihistamine (sp?) tablet before his next shot to see if that prevents the reaction. I'll also be going with a C3 instead :D If you're worried give your vet a call and they should be able to check it out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leithy Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 I took her to the vet and she said the same thing, it was probably the vaccination so she's fine and enjoying chewing on all the wrong things as per norm... But my other pup has a ear infection. Poor thing! Thanks for your wise words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sounds like the vaccination. I've had some pugs get a lump but most have not. Massage it when you think of it. It will probably take up to two weeks to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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