mofish Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi All, Our boy Coach developed a weird black spot on his belly back in September. It looked like a scab so we figured he bumped himself and it eventually went away. Then it kept coming back. It feels like a rough bumpy mole and he has been chewing at it lately, so it must be bothering him. We showed the vet the photo and he wants to have it surgically removed, although he hasnt examined it in person yet. Does anyone have experience with something like this? Is it a giant blackhead/comedo? Photo in link below. Thanks! https://m.imgur.com/gallery/pBPg92c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Link does not work... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hemangioma. More like a big blood blister. They can be trouble so your vet should look at it. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofish Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Please try this one! https://i.imgur.com/pBPg92c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Stella had one almost in the same place. They can be quite messy if they break or tear. Her vet removed it and it was benign. It didn't heal great and had to then be stapled to keep it closed. Then it healed perfectly. Maybe they could staple it from the get go? The skin there is droopy and stitches didn't seem to take. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 It's one of those things that comes and goes. It will break, bleed, disappear and then come back again. My first girl used to get them, too. Our vet always said to leave them alone. If you are more comfortable with a vet visit, go for it. Peace of mind. Don't let them make a big thing of it, because it is not. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 My angel Silver had one. Vet removed it (local painkiller, not general anesthesia), and it was fine. (He closed it with a dissolving suture.) She never had another one. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I agree - have it removed, better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I have had hounds get things like that. I agree with the vet (now that is a rarity hehe). Anyway Slim had one easily removed by vet, it healed quickly, and never came back. Also had other 'things' similar on other hounds. All were 'cured' completely by a quick simple removal by the vet. One hound actually had to have the very tip of her ear removed to do it but it was no biggie and offered a complete cure to a very messy/bloody problem that would not resolve despite various 'treatments' by 2nd opinion vets etc. Just have it removed and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 the only way to know 100% that it is a hemangioma(benign) and not a hemangiosarcoma(cancer) is to biopsy it. Because it has been there for 4 months now I would go with your vet's opinion and biopsy it. It most likely will come back benign but, what if it isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofish Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 Thanks all for your advice! We scheduled to have it removed. Hopefully it is as your experiences have been, and doesnt come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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