Guest SoulsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Archie, my JRT/Whippet mix, has developed an oblong lump under the skin next to his penis. In fact all the skin around his penis is kinda swollen and saggy. The lump is soft to the touch, not too hard, but I can't tell if it's "moveable" Any thoughts or ideas? Archie is 13 and stresses out so much that I'm not sure I want to put him through multiple tests and vet visits. He's recently been dxd with early stages of kidney disease, and 7 years ago he had to have a third of his bladder removed. Other than saggy swolleness and a lump by his nether regions he's acting like his normal, spunky self Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh poor Archie! Maybe a shealth infection? is there any discharge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Nope, no discharge and it doesn't seem to be bothering him at all. . . . He has such a fear of everyone but me that I worry about what might be going on and/or any treatment he may need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I was also thinking sheath infection. That would be pretty easy to dx and treat with antibiotics. Hugs to the little guy for me, and hope you get to the bottom of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Maybe you could take a urine sample into the vet (without Archie) to see if there is any bacteria, as a starting point. then based upon the sample, it can be decided whether he needs to come in, just to reduce his trauma. edited because I can't type lol Edited August 31, 2009 by greytbookert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Doe a sheath infection cause a lump? The lump is almost the size of his wee-wee, but runs along side it . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Doe a sheath infection cause a lump? The lump is almost the size of his wee-wee, but runs along side it . . . is it only on one side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yup only on one side . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I don't know about those types of infections, but it most-likely could be just one-sided. Might want to just call the vet and see what he/she thinks??? Edited August 31, 2009 by Energy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yup only on one side . . . ok, I was just trying to rule out the "marble" syndrom I would give the vet a call and explain Archie's issue with the lump and also his dislike of anyone besides his mama and see what they think about bringing in a urine sample, without Archie for this particular issue and then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yup only on one side . . . ok, I was just trying to rule out the "marble" syndrom I would give the vet a call and explain Archie's issue with the lump and also his dislike of anyone besides his mama and see what they think about bringing in a urine sample, without Archie for this particular issue and then go from there. Sounds like a good Plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Please keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Cranberry juice in his drinking water can't hurt, meanwhile until his wee sample is tested.....I use it for ours occasionally. If there's any heat in the lump it would suggest inflamation there. Hope the little guy feels better soon. Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yup only on one side . . . ok, I was just trying to rule out the "marble" syndrom I would give the vet a call and explain Archie's issue with the lump and also his dislike of anyone besides his mama and see what they think about bringing in a urine sample, without Archie for this particular issue and then go from there. No, def not his marbles. Positive of that. Fortunately, my vet is very aware of Archie's fears so I'm sure he wouldn't have problems testing his pee without actually bringing him in . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yup only on one side . . . ok, I was just trying to rule out the "marble" syndrom I would give the vet a call and explain Archie's issue with the lump and also his dislike of anyone besides his mama and see what they think about bringing in a urine sample, without Archie for this particular issue and then go from there. No, def not his marbles. Positive of that. Fortunately, my vet is very aware of Archie's fears so I'm sure he wouldn't have problems testing his pee without actually bringing him in . . . . I figured as much, but just "had" to ask just in case! I remember the first time I saw Booker's marbles, I thought for sure that he had some disease! Keep us posted on little Archie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Amber, How is Archie's lump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Still there, and he's still swollen but seems fine otherwise. Dr S isn't in until tomorrow, so then I'll call an see about dropping off a pee sample to be tested . . . I've googled and googled and can't find anything that matches his symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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