lump under my doga nipple

[candicea]

Hi

I have a 12 year old dog named lady she is a retriever cross spanial

All of a sudden se shivers alot and when a put her blanket on today i noticed a huge  lump under her nipple

What could it be

Help

regards Candice

[Emily Ball]

I think the concensus here is bound to be  'take her to see the vet a.s.a.p' . Don't ignore it and hope it will go away. Wishing you the best.

[FP]

Yes, Emily is quite right.  A trip to the vet.  If she also has a temperature (which sounds very likely) it may be an infection like mastitis which needs antibiotics.  Her age also indicates that it could be a tumour.  Don't panic because there is usually excellent treatment available - but please don't delay, make her an appointment tomorrow.

Best wishes to you and Lady, I know how horrible it feels when a beloved pet is not well. x

[dmsjps]

Hi candicea, My old dog had exactly the same thing when she got old. Apparently it's quite common for dogs that haven't been spayed to contract tumours, but they are usually benign and can be operated on quickly and easily with no problems afterwards. I agree with FP and Emily Ball: go to the vet straight away because whatever it is, the sooner it is sorted out, the better.

 

I hope you let us know how things go. All the best.

[judypark]

Hi Candice, definately a trip to the vet, but don't worry too much, I had an elderly retriever and he developed lumps all over at about 12 years old, apparently these are harmless fatty deposits that are common to the breed in old age. Let us know how it goes. Judy

[candicea]

to Emily,FP,Dmsjps,Judy

Thanks so much for confidence that lady should be ok!

I will definatly take her to the vet first thing in the morning!Thanks so much

candice

[dmsjps]

Hi candicea, how did it go at the vets?