There is a lump or bump, so you visit the vet to see what it is. Fortunately most of these are benign growths. Here are the specifics that you need to know.
SIGNS Most lumps are easy to feel. They may show up on the chest or along the back. Most lumps on dogs are benign. Often while petting your pet a cyst becomes noticeable.
CAUSES As your pet ages, its immune system becomes less effective and lumps and bumps become more prevalent. Common dog lumps are lipomas (benign fatty tumors) and sebaceous cysts (a skin gland that blocks up).
- EXAMINE IT. Assess the severity of the lump. Lumps that are regularly shaped are less likely to be serious. Lumps that move easy under the skin are usually benign, such as fatty tumors (lipomas). Lumps that grow slowly are likely benign. Lumps that discharge a cheesy material are usually sebaceous cysts and can be left alone.
- ASPIRATE. A simple thing to do to determine if a mass is serious is to visit your veterinarian and have her perform a needle aspirate and cytology of the lump. A microscopic slide can often tell if it is serious or not.
- KEEP THEM CLEAN. A ruptured cyst needs to be kept clean so it will heal and not become infected. Wash it twice daily with an antiseptic solution (such as Hibitane or Iodine). Trim the hair around the cyst to aid in cleaning.
- TOPICAL HERBS. Aloe and Calendula are two herbs available in a cream that will take away some of the inflammation from a ruptured cyst.
- COMPRESS AWAY. A cyst that is enlarged but won’t rupture can be decreased in size by applying a warm cloth directly to the area daily.
- STIMULATE THE SKIN’S IMMUNE SYSTEM. Vitamin E and essential fatty acids are great for boosting your pet’s immune function.
- GREEN TEA (CAMELLIA) may stimulate the immune system and inhibit lump growth.
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