Swollen cyst?

[hparker37]

So hooey has had this small bump on his chest since he was a puppy. When we asked our vet about it -- he said it's just a small growth & to monitor it but it's not causing pain or harm so it is fine. This morning we woke up & it's inflammed. Like softball size. Of course it happens on a Saturday when our vet is closed. It doesn't hurt him & he is still eating/going to the bathroom just fine. I thought maybe it was a snake bite but I gave him two Benadryl at 10:30 am (it's 4:30pm now) & no change. Anyone ever had any experience with this sort if thing? All of the googling I'm doing is starting to freak me out!!

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[hparker37]

He will be 3 in April.


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[Davidh]

I have no experience with this, but I hope it is nothing serious and can be taken care of without very much trouble.

 

[2BullyMama]

What a handsome bully boy.... I have no experience, but will tag a few members that might have some ideas.


BACK AWAY FROM the Google... It can be very scary!!

 

[Manydogs]

I agree-stop looking on google! IF this is a cyst-it may have filled with fluid-or become infected-in which case it could be pus filled.Usually a cyst will have some "give" to it, if you push it in with your finger, or if you put your thumb on one side and fingers on the other-it will feel a little "squeezy" not rock hard.
There are also fatty tumors, which are usually egg shaped-he is a little young for that, but possibility. Most of the time with them-you can move them from side to side.
He is a cute boy! Hopefully it is nothing serious. You are not alone-stuff always happens her on Sunday.

 

[hparker37]

Thank you all. You can tell it is filled with fluid. I found a local vet open on Sundays so he will be going at 8am in the morning.


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[2BullyMama]

Thank you all. You can tell it is filled with fluid. I found a local vet open on Sundays so he will be going at 8am in the morning.


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Please see let us know how the appointment goes.... Sending positive thoughts to you and Hooey!

 

[dolphin]

Thank you all. You can tell it is filled with fluid. I found a local vet open on Sundays so he will be going at 8am in the morning.


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I'm so haapy you found a vet open on Sunday, please let us know how it goes. I pray it's nothing serious.

 

[bullmama]

Thank you all. You can tell it is filled with fluid. I found a local vet open on Sundays so he will be going at 8am in the morning.


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That is good, sounds like an abcess since it grew overnight, please let us know how his appointment goes. They will probably need to lance it and put a drain tube in to get all of the puss out. Is he eating and drinking fine? (They usually do with abcess)

Praying for him to get better soon!

 

[JeannieCO]

Oh boy, I have no idea either. I had a pitty who had a bunch of fatty deposit and a couple got pretty big but they came on gradually, they didn't just show up. If it had been a snake bite I think the results would have been different. It's possible it's a spider bite though? My only other guess is a cyst that filled with fluid. Keep us updated. I hope it's nothing serious.

 

[hparker37]

Poor hooey kept us up all night last night howling from pain. makes me so sad not being able to take it away! He just left the vet & the vet says it's an infection & should take about 5 days to go down. He prescribed antibiotics & pain meds so we will see how it goes within the next week. On a positive note, he weighs 42 lbs & the vet is very pleased with his weight/appearance! All due to raw food! amazing what a change in good can do for a pup.


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[2BullyMama]

Poor hooey kept us up all night last night howling from pain. makes me so sad not being able to take it away! He just left the vet & the vet says it's an infection & should take about 5 days to go down. He prescribed antibiotics & pain meds so we will see how it goes within the next week. On a positive note, he weighs 42 lbs & the vet is very pleased with his weight/appearance! All due to raw food! amazing what a change in good can do for a pup.


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Poor baby! Hope it clears up real quick so you all can get some rest. Great work on the weight and diet

 

[Manydogs]

Poor Hooey-but happy that you could take him to a vet on Sunday! He has meds, now-so should be feeling better real soon!

 

[dolphin]

You are so good to take him in. I so hope he feels better soon, that;s great news about his weight! Well done.

 

[hparker37]

Poor Hooey is back to the vet in the morning. There are spots draining blood (not puss, dark blood) & he's loosing his hair in spots where the swelling is. Nurse momma doctored him up for the time being say a little prayer for my baby.

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