Forum Discussion

boston_blacky's avatar
Dec 15, 2013

Silver Dollar size 'Lump' on 6 yr. old peek-a-poo!

Our six yr. old peek-a-poo is in good health. But, a few days ago - DW detected a 'siver dollar' size lump on "Maggie's" side. Following some heated exchange of words - we did visit our local Vet here in South Texas. This Vet. and his assistant performed a fine needle aspiration and biopsy.
Results are negitive and he recommends we monitor the lump closely and if necessary he'll do a complete biopsy and go from there. DW now tells me the location is in the exact same spot where our Canadian Vet. gave Maggie her 'Shots' (She had more then one); i.e. Lime D. plus Rabis, etc
prior to leaving Canada about a month ago. I personnally suspect an insect bite as Maggie often lies on the ground in front of our rig. Any thoughts (comments or insight) into this matter is welcome. Tkx. in advance - BB:h
  • I agree with Dutchman Keep inspecting it You might want to figure out a way to measure it to see if it changes over any period of time....
  • You both may be correct. In either case it could be the body rejecting something that Maggie's body detects that should not be there.
  • It not uncommon for a dog to get those lumps. I'm assuming its a lump that soft and mushy, that's simply raised up, and right ... about the size of a half-dollar piece. Our last dog had a couple of those. Our vet was not concerned, it didn't appear to bother the dog and they never got any bigger.

    Best advise, it probably is nothing but fatty tissue, watery lump, nothing more. But do keep a watch on it, if it grows bigger, there could be a problem. If it does not, probably nothing. Keep your vet informed. You're doing the right thing. Relax! Pooch is fine!