Guest jeffjs Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hello I am a new Grey owner and I was petting our boy Cicero last night and found a lump about half the size of a ping pong ball in his neck. It was in his throat close to his head/lower jaw. Is this normal or should I be concerned about it? Found it mostly because I had removed his collar, so I found it just about where the collar would rest on his throat. He is a three year old if that helps. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions as I could be overreacting about something that is normal or it may require a vet visit. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes to the vet visit. This could be anything from an infection (tooth or salivary gland) to lymphoma. Make an appointment ASAP. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I presume the lump is not his larynx (in a similar position to your own)? Where exactly is it on the neck and is it soft or hard, fixed or mobile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome to greytalk Jeff. I think it would be a good idea to have it checked too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Is there one on the other side too? I find that my George's normal glands are much more obvious than they were on any other dog my family has ever owned, by my vet assures me they are perfectly normal! Is it kinda where you'd feel on your own neck for swollen glands? Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome to GT! I agree, get it checked out by a vet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome! I agree...vet visit. 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...
carronstar Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I agree, vet visit, if only for your own peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I agree that a vet visit is warranted. I went through a similar incident not too long ago. There must be a reason for the swelling. I would definitely get it checked out. Prayers that it is a simple fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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