Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I found this lump above Guinn's elbow on his front leg. It's smaller then a dime but larger then a pencil eraser. I've not seen anything like it with any other dogs I've had. I was sure I had seen it all... It appears to have dry skin and red bumps on it. Sorry the pic is bad... My camera stinks! Any thoughts on what it is? Should I take him to the vet or keep an eye on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It isn't all that clear but it looks like it could be a histiocytoma....I would just get your vet to have a look at it to put your mind at rest. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree it's best to get it checked - your vet may be able to do a fine needle aspirate to see if it's a histiocytoma or something more sinister. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree, have the vet take a look see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Looks like what Carmen had last year... histiocytoma. The vet gave me some Antibiotic drops and it went away in about a week. Hers was bright red because she kept licking it and it would break open and bleed. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 In my opinion, any lump should be looked at by a vet. Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 In my opinion, any lump should be looked at by a vet. Sending prayers! Navigator had one similiar one time, but I had it checked out. My vet diagnosed it as an infected bite of some sort. AB ointment and it went away in about a week. I'm glad we had it checked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree with the above, I would have it looked at. Little localized growths like that can often be removed with a laser and without general anesthesia (if it needs removal at all). Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It looks pretty similar to Pavé's chin lesion. It was a histio and we used Kenalog twice daily and Vitamin E twice daily. Let us know what you find out. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Better to have it looked at and put your mind at ease. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Well Guinnness my lubs ~ Since you already gots all da medical adbice my Mama could gibs you, I will just tell you I would lub to kiss your booboo and makes it go away. Princess AnnaBanana ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibean Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Rocky had one that looked like that. Vet said it could be histiocytoma or a mast cell tumor, that it was hard to tell just by looking at it. We had it removed instead of doing a biopsy. Figured I'd rather just take it off and be done instead of doing the biopsy and finding out it had to come off anyway. Luckily it was a histiocytoma. Kelly Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Copper had one of those too... Vet checked it... went away a couple of weeks later. Sabanna sends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Get it checked. Maddie had a small lump had it checked - they aspirated it and it was cyst. Let us know. Maddie sends Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree, I would have it checked out, then hopefully you can stop worrying. Good luck!! :goodluck Please keep us posted... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lauri Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Miles has had soemthing like this for a long time on his leg. It never has gotten really red like the one picture above. Looks like a wart or something like it. Vet hans't been too concerned and Miles is fime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It looks like a histiocytoma. Aquitaine got a histiocytoma on her belly a month after I got her. It was about the size of a quarter and scared me to death. The vet said it could be a mast cell tumor or a histiocytoma and aspirated it and it came back as a histiocytoma. Best to get it checked so that you know (and can stop panicking). My vet said that sometimes they will continue to come back for the life of the dog but we've had no reappearances. Guinness, take care and stop licking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 no advice Guinn, just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 That looks like the same thing that Greytexplorer's doggie has. I would take that big ole baby to the vet & habs it looked at. Keep us posted Amanda.... Dunt make me get my big purse & come get Mr. Hampsum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Awwww, kisses, hugs, & prayers for Guinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.