Post Needle Biopsy

[Nellie]

It's been years since I have posted here so please forgive me for returning with a needy post.

My oldest cocker (9.5) has had a lump on her back for a year or so. It was checked by our vet and we were told to keep an eye on it. In the last month or so it has started growing, but until yesterday didn't seem to bother her at all. We have been keeping an eye on it and as our dogs are due to be vaxxed in a month I was planning on getting it checked out again when we had them vaxxed.

Anyway. As of yesterday it started bothering her. So this morning we went to the vet who biopsied it. It was very bloody and she isn't sure there will be anything definitive from the biopsy, however she has booked our dog in to have it removed on Tuesday morning. All of which I am happy with.

I'm just curious as to what a 'normal' reaction after a biopsy is. My dog is very sore and sorry for herself. She was shivering with - what I assume is - pain earlier and her entire lower back has swollen. It's not excessive, but it is clearly swollen even through fluffy cocker fur. She's very reluctant to move and can't bear touch.

Having had a biopsy myself recently I know they hurt once the anaesthetic wears off so I understand her being under the weather and generally miserable. I'm just curious as to whether the swelling is usual and what signs I should look for to indicate she needs to go back to the vet (if at all)?

[Crisovar]

This is not normal and I think a Vet visit is in order, I would call your Vet this evening.

[Nellie]

Thanks Crisovar - will do