NeylasMom Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Does anyone know what this is? It's about half way down the side of Zuri's neck. He's had it for at least a few years, but its been gradually getting bigger lately. It's firm, but not rock hard. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Due to the pigmentation and the recent history of change in size I would ask the vet. You need to rule out Melanoma (though I think they look more irregular in shape and are less consistent in texture and coloration). Most likely it is benign, but what if it isn't? That's why it is worth paying the vet to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I suggest a Vet Visit to . Let us know what it's all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Suggest vet visit also. I'd go into it presuming it is benign but would still want that checked. It reminds me of something my dad's dog has had for years. At one point it went for slight bump to something resembling the size/shape of an engorged tick. Can't remember what it is but it is benign & never grew any bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Jim had one that looked a lot like that but was about the size of a pea when I first saw it - I thought it was a tick at first. Turned out to be a basal cell carcinoma. We took it off, and it never returned or spread. Let us know what the vet says! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 My vet has looked at it already (we decided on the "wait and see" approach at that time) and of course I will have her look at it again. Actually, Zuri is getting a dental within the next month so I am guessing there's a good chance we'll just take it off at that time, but in the meantime, I just wanted to get any insight I could into what it might be. Jim had one that looked a lot like that but was about the size of a pea when I first saw it - I thought it was a tick at first. Turned out to be a basal cell carcinoma. We took it off, and it never returned or spread. Let us know what the vet says! Thanks! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Fletcher has one like that on his hip, been there 2-3 years, benign. With Zuri's changing in size, I think going ahead and taking it off when he has his dental is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Diamond has something similar on her leg. It's black because she's a spotty dog underneath all that white hair and has pigmented skin in that spot. Her vet says it's basically a mole and nothing to be concerned about unless it changes size or shape. She did recommend that we have it removed, just because, if Diamond has a dental or is under anesthesia for anything else. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snoopycomehome Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Dragon has one on his rump, and has had it for 2+ years (had it when he came to us). It is maybe 2mmX3mm and shiny black. Almost looks like a scab. The vet isn't concerned, but I think I will have him remove it at his next dental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Mickey has had one on his belly for years. Vet not concerned. I've tried to remove it several times, thinking it was a tick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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