Guest Sasha Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi everyone, Need some advice. About two months ago, I found a bump on Sasha's hind leg. It looked like a pimple, so I did not worry to much about it. She had one on her head about a month earlier then that, and it went away. I let it go. Now it has gotten bigger. It's bright red and semi soft. It is raised about a quarter of an inch and you can kind of push it and it moves. I don't know what this is anymore. I went out and bought some anti-bacterial medicine for dogs and started using it today. Last night I also noticed, this pale yellow thick mucus coming out of her female part. Could this be a urinary infection? She is not acting sick. Her appetite is fine. Nothing else seems different or has changed. Her temperature is fine also. Any help, would be great!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Have it checked soon for dermal hermangio sarcoma. Check the internet regarding hermangiosarcoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 You need to go to the vet for the vaginal infection. I'll be praying it isn't hermangio. Let us know!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 this is something you really need to have a vet look at. There is no way anyone can diagnose what is happening and suggest treatments, most of us are just pet owners ourselves. If you posted pics there may be some who have seen something similar and give you some ideas of what to ask your vet. The lump could be a benign skin tag or a simple lymphoma that can be left alone. It could be a cancerous tumor that needs to be removed before it spreads. The discharge could be normal, or it could be a sign of a yeast/bacterial infection that is easily treated with anti-biotics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Can you take a picture? It could also just be hemangioma, the benign form of hemagiosarcoma. It often just comes up as one lump in a localized area. I would bring Sasha in to your vet to be sure. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sasha Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I am planning on calling the vet tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 It's good you're going to the vet, but as a balancing note to the good advice above, my girl Happy had pimples that came and went. We had them checked but they were just that: pimples. Good luck! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sasha Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Here is a picture of what I though was a pimple. [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) hmmm well it doesn't look anything like the dermal hemangio Hobbes had so that is a good thing. I'm not sure what it is but I would definitely get it checked out. It could be a number things I'm sure. Let us know how the vets appointment goes. Edited January 3, 2010 by greytluck Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Could also be a sebacious cyst (not an issue), but I'm glad you're getting it checked by your vet. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Feel better Sasha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Any updates on your girl? Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sasha Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Any updates on your girl? Sorry for not getting back sooner. I took her to the vet, who checked for an urinary infection and checked the lump. They told me that it does not look like she has an infection, but gave me a mild antibiotic just in case. Also she told me not to do anything about the lump unless it is getting bigger. After going home, I thought about it, and I do not want to take a chance, so I scheduled for her to go in and get it removed and checked for cancer. I am trying not to worry too much. It is hard though. Last September, I lost my very first dog, who was 12 to cancer. Sasha is so young, so I am just going to pray that it is nothing to worry about. Thank you everyone for your feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Any updates on your girl? Sorry for not getting back sooner. I took her to the vet, who checked for an urinary infection and checked the lump. They told me that it does not look like she has an infection, but gave me a mild antibiotic just in case. Also she told me not to do anything about the lump unless it is getting bigger. After going home, I thought about it, and I do not want to take a chance, so I scheduled for her to go in and get it removed and checked for cancer. I am trying not to worry too much. It is hard though. Last September, I lost my very first dog, who was 12 to cancer. Sasha is so young, so I am just going to pray that it is nothing to worry about. Thank you everyone for your feedback. Sending good thoughts to you and Sasha for a very good outcome. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hoping for a good outcome for Sasha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I would have it removed too--why worry about about it everyday--maybe you can have her teeth cleaned at the same time?? Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sasha Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Update: Sasha went in this morning to have it removed. They kept her in overnight because of the bleeding. I am trying not to worry, we should know something in about 5 days according to the vet. The vet said that by the time they removed it all, it was a lot bigger then what it looked like on the outside. Will let everyone know when we find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Sounds like you were smart to listen to your inner voice on this one. Good thoughts for a good outcome on this one. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sasha Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Woo hoo, just got the biopsy results, its not cancer! Thank you everyone for your concern. Need some advice. About two months ago, I found a bump on Sasha's hind leg. It looked like a pimple, so I did not worry to much about it. She had one on her head about a month earlier then that, and it went away. I let it go. Now it has gotten bigger. It's bright red and semi soft. It is raised about a quarter of an inch and you can kind of push it and it moves. I don't know what this is anymore. I went out and bought some anti-bacterial medicine for dogs and started using it today. Last night I also noticed, this pale yellow thick mucus coming out of her female part. Could this be a urinary infection? She is not acting sick. Her appetite is fine. Nothing else seems different or has changed. Her temperature is fine also. Any help, would be great!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greysonly Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 That is Great News! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm so glad the biopsy came back benign! As for the rest of it, I think I'd take her in and let the vet check the vaginal/urethral discharge and the bump on her head. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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