locket Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hello folks,A few weeks ago, we discovered a round scab on Jack (3 years old)'s rear leg. We left it at that, but after one week, as we were brushing, we accidentally picked at the scab and it fell and bled. No big deal, it can happen.The scab reformed. Then the following week it had grown. We removed it as it seemed quite healed (wanting to peel off). A little corner bled at first but then all of it started bleeding. Eventually the scab reformed. But then it doesn't stop growing as if blood keeps "feeding it". If we even just push on it, then blood starts coming out from it.When we remove it, it is flat on the skin as if the growth is only from the scab. What is this? Should we be worried? We don't want to go to the vet just for them to tell us to "let it be" but at the same time we don't want to overlook something potentially worrysome!On this picture it is quite big because it appeared to bled last night while asleep, there was a little bit of blood on his leg this morning. I did knot washed it as I didn't want to disturb it anymore. Apaarently Jack hasn't been licking either, since it still looks the same as this morning. He does not scratch or otherwise seem bothered by it. Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's most likely a hemangioma but, have your vet take a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Is it something that must be looked at now or can it wait? I've read that hemangioma can sometimes be cancerous (aka hemangiosarcoma)? Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The only way to determine if this is a benign hemangioma vs a malignant dermal hemangiosarcoma is via a biopsy. The latter is seen more frequently on lighter skinned dogs. If you really want to be careful you should have it removed. You should minimally speak to your vet and see what they recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 My dogs have had several of these over the years. Don't pick on it. It will fall off and come back several times. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you, we will do that Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyGrey+2 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My white greyhound has had both hemangiomas and a hemangiosarcoma. All were sucessfuly removed. I would definitely have it looked at by the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yeah, that's NOT a scab. Could be a number of things. Don't pick it off again, and a quick trip to the vet is probably in order! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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