Worried about my dog Buddy...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,611
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
When I got my dog Buddy he had a really bad infection on his right front leg... which healed and went away with alot of TLC!

Well - today - and probably started happening a few days ago - he has a lump in that same spot...

There is a spot that potentially could be a bite - but it is very small...

His demeanor has not changed and is still playful --

Thoughts?

I was going to give it a few days and if it did not decrease in size take him to the vet
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited June 2011
    If I press semi hard it seems to bother him.. if I just "tap it" he seems indifferent
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    When in doubt, we always take our dogs to the vet. That 50 bucks for the visit is worth the peace of mind.
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  • jpena53
    jpena53 Posts: 68
    edited June 2011
    If you got the money I would take him in. Dogs are the best pets. I wish I had taken my dog before his lump that mysteriously showed up and got all weird. To this day, I have not found a good dog to replace him.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited June 2011
    Yeah I plan to take him Tuesday if there is no sign of improvement
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  • jpena53
    jpena53 Posts: 68
    edited June 2011
    Good luck with your dog.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited June 2011
    I hope your dog knows left from right better than you do....:wink:

    get him checked out, just to be safe.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,500
    edited June 2011
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    I hope your dog knows left from right better than you do....:wink:

    That's funny.
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited June 2011
    What caused the initial infection? Was it a cut or puncture wound? Might be debris or a foreign object that the skin healed over and is now causing the infection and swelling underneath the skin. If it was a bite you can try childrens benedryl or an antihistamine. I would start with half a pill and go from there. I have also had good luck with first aid anti-biotic sprays, soak the area and a piece of gauze that you can wrap around the site. Use a non-constricting bandage, the best way to apply is to pull out enough slack to wrap around the area once and after every wrap, pull the slack out away from the limb, using your hand to avoid pulling on the actual bandage around the limb and then run the slack around the limb again. Or keep your pinkie finger under the bandage and remove it after you wrap it, but that might be too loose and your dog will just entertain himself with unwrapping it. Tumors and growths are firm to the touch, if it is just swollen or puss it should have some give. Either way, I would take him to the vet first thing.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Yeah I plan to take him Tuesday if there is no sign of improvement

    Buddy needs that! while we all hurt, alot of dogs I've had barely make a whimper when you touch a sore spot ... X-rays may be needed, or blood work...:eek: , costs money but worth it :smile:

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2011
    BENADRYL, if it's a insect bite.
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  • Ace944gs
    Ace944gs Posts: 110
    edited June 2011
    I agree with stuwee- dogs are notorious for being able to tolerate, and hide, extreme amounts of pain. Dogs will yelp when they're surprised/initially hurt, but chronic or constant pain in a dog is typically almost invisible.

    Doesn't look too bad from the pictures, and the location is relatively not concerning (leg >>> abdomen/neck/head). Also, if demeanor is the same, and he's still playful, drinking, and eating, probably even less concerning. That said, it's probably worth the 50 bucks for peace of mind if it's not gone by the appointment time...

    Good luck, and hope all turns out well. I was close to taking my dog to the vet two days ago for a big lump that appeared on her nose, but it went down in a few hours so probably was just a bite. Bad part about dogs is they never learn! She probably got stung trying to pick up a scent in the long grass off the trail I take her on....which has literally happened 15 times in the two years I've had her!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2011
    Why are you asking this group of audio asshats? TAKE THE DOG IN.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    Seriously? I have a lump on my throat do you guys think it is something?

    Dude take your dog to a vet. Asking an internet forum about animal care is ridiculous.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited June 2011
    Sounds like his body is forming a cyst over the infection. Have a vet check it out.

    Good luck.
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  • slowhat
    slowhat Posts: 50
    edited June 2011
    go to the vet. my wife is an LVT and that's the first thing she said. animals don't show the same pain response as humans so that they don't appear weaker or easier prey. (yes even domestic animals)
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    sounds like his immune system didn't completely fend off infection...went thru the same deal w my cat...time for a vet visit. GL!


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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited June 2011
    He is at the vet - thanks guys!
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited June 2011
    Good. I was about to say "take him to the damn vet already!". I learned from my vet that most animals tolerate pain a lot better than we do. So something that would have one of us crying for mommy doesn't phase a dog, cat, etc. Hope he gets better soon.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited June 2011
    I hope your Buddy is o.k., better to find out early its nothing than wait and lose a leg. Take care of your friend and yourself. Dan
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2011
    Possibly a Brown Recluse bite? They can lay a serious hurt on dogs (and humans).
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    Do you have a sharp utility knife ? Maybe if you just..........:eek: Nah, take him to see the vet.I Hope it's nothing !:smile:
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2011
    Hope he is ok.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    Any word, Hope he is OK....

    Prayers
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  • rock79
    rock79 Posts: 19
    edited June 2011
    Hope he's fine. Dogs are better tham most if not all people.
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    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited June 2011
    You're the perfect person to help him through it, he'll be fine.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited June 2011
    We have 4 dogs when it comes to check ups and heart worm pills and surprise vet visits it can get pretty pricey, we take them in regardless peace of mind is better than hoping it gets better I always restrain from buying new tunes for a while to make up for the vet bills. You made the right decision and brought him in, hope all is well, now just refrain from buying new tunes and audio gear to recoup those vet bills.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited June 2011
    Vet.

    That "brown recluse" thing that Steveinaz mentioned wouldn't be anything to futz with. A number of other things are time sensitive, too, so ......

    Vet.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2011
    Well???? What did the vet say?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited June 2011
    The vet just gave me some medicine to reduce the swelling. It seems to have gone down a little bit - but he says if it is not down soon we need to get a bit more serious...
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited June 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    The vet just gave me some medicine to reduce the swelling. It seems to have gone down a little bit - but he says if it is not down soon we need to get a bit more serious...

    Any indication of cause ...good luck to buddy
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