wagsalot Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) I just noticed Riley has this lump on the side of his nose. Its a white lump, and feels hard. At first I thought it was a tick, but then on closer inspection I changed my mind and thought it was something like a pimple. OH thinks its a tick though. Not sure what it too. I patted him tonight on the head a few times and didn't notice it, but now its quite noticible. So Im not sure if I missed it, or it got bigger quickly. Is there anything I can do to tell if its a tick?? Trying to get photos now. Edited - Got a photo, and the photo worked well! We couldn't find a magnifying glass but the camera did that job. After seeing the photo, I think it confirms what I thought, that it isn't a tick, as the lump is connected to his skin the whole way round. Like a pimple really. Anyone else's thoughts?? Edited February 9, 2010 by wagsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Doesn't look like a tick to me. Looks like a pimple or a wart. But if its come up suddenly it is probably a bite of some sort. Keep an eye on it and if it gets worse or he looks sick, take him to the vet. Edited February 7, 2010 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I've been looking some more and it really looks like a pimple. Riley couldn't care less that Im touching it so its not sore. I'll check it out again in the morning before I go to work, and if its any bigger we'll be off to the vet. I can go to sleep now Im certain its not a tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Zoe has a lump on her head similar to this that's been there for years. The vet told us it's either a wart or nothing and it's never bothered her. I would so as Kirty suggested and take him to the vet if it gets bigger or inflamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) looks like a Sebaceous Cyst to me, i wouldn't be worried unless it keeps getting bigger or is irritating him. Edited February 7, 2010 by Lab lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 It's not a buried tick - you can see the capillaries running through it which makes me think it's not a sebaceous cyst either. I would definitely get it checked out as it could be a small skin cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Its the same this morning, not bigger or smaller. Would a skin cancer come up suddenly like that though? Riley needs eye drops every second day, so Im always holding his head up round his nose to the do the drops. Im pretty sure I would of noticed on Saturday morning when doing his eye drops if it was there, which makes me think it came up quite suddenly. Edited February 7, 2010 by wagsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ok, we have a vet appt for 6pm tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ollie had one that looked like that on his toe and it turned out to be a round cell cancer - they took the toe off and we have not had any recurrence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I hope its not cancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Its the same this morning, not bigger or smaller.Would a skin cancer come up suddenly like that though? It has an established blood supply running through it - it looks like it's been there for more than 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 It does not look like a tick to me. I might be wise to get a needle aspiration of it at the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Going to the vet now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Good luck, hope it's nothing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Let us know how you go :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Riley has 2 tumors. The vet found one in the corner of his mouth too on his lip. He said its too small to biopsy at the moment, and also because its in a really hard place - very tender etc. He said there is good chance its benign. and has suggest we wait another 2 months and see if it grows in size, if it does then he suggests we remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyCav Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Riley has 2 tumors. The vet found one in the corner of his mouth too on his lip.He said its too small to biopsy at the moment, and also because its in a really hard place - very tender etc. He said there is good chance its benign. and has suggest we wait another 2 months and see if it grows in size, if it does then he suggests we remove it. Oh goodness, I thought it just looked like a wart. All fingers and paws crossed that they're benign and won't be an issue. Hugs to you and Riley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Came home from the vet and spoke to OH about it and we're trying to think positive. We are getting married next month, and are going away for just over 2 weeks for our honeymoon so I was stressing a bit about not being here and keeping a eye on it etc. Riley is staying with my parents though so I know he'll be well looked after. The vet told me just to keep a eye on size, but not to stress and to go back after our honeymoon and we'll reasses then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyCav Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm sure that your parents will be keeping as close an eye on it as you would yourself Wagsalot and if they have any concerns, they can pop down and see your vet. Of course you'll be thinking of Riley but you should definitely try not to stress and just concentrate on having a beautiful honeymoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvs Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Heres hoping Riley will be fine... Am going through what you are going through at the moment and waiting for the test results to come back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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