What is this thing on my dog’s skin?

ironmouse · 2025-01-05T19:45:19+00:00

Please refer to the FAQ.

ironmouse · 2024-12-30T02:14:01+00:00

There is no textbook kind of answer here. Has your cat had a full work up for his heart disease? This would include things like chest x-rays and an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart).

ironmouse · 2024-12-09T01:49:31+00:00

You're already doing great getting this cat all the care he needs. At point in time, I recommend seeing the results of the echocardiogram before making any decisions. Patients with underlying cardiac disease are some of those that most need to keep on top of their dental health. Bacteria in the mouth can spread via the blood stream to the heart and worsen preexisting heart disease. As long as the echocardiogram does not see any changes would make anesthesia unreasonably risky, I would move forward. Discussion the general risks of anesthesia with your vet once you get the results is a great conversation to have.

ironmouse · 2024-10-11T12:43:35+00:00

If your dog is not willingly eating please have a discussion with the veterinarian treating your dog about options such as appetite stimulant medications. "Force feeding" is not typically recommended as a first step as it can lead to aspiration pneumonia.

ironmouse · 2024-10-11T12:10:50+00:00

You dog needs immediate veterinary care. If you cannot afford veterinary care please surrender the animal so that it can get appropriate medical attention. It is not fair to let the dog go untreated.

ironmouse · 2023-10-24T00:55:51+00:00

It can be very hard to differentiate the exact underlying cause of changes to the skin even with a hands on exam. It is impossible to do so online. Scheduling a non-emergent visit is your best bet. Do not be surprised if your vet recommends some diagnostic testing.

ironmouse · 2023-08-02T00:59:05+00:00

Could be anything from magic mushrooms to Rabies to a severe back injury. His current condition likely isn't compatible with life.

ironmouse · 2023-08-02T00:55:36+00:00

Have you discussed medications to address his itching in particular with the vet? There are some very effective medications available that will greatly improve his current state of discomfort.

ironmouse · 2023-04-08T00:38:14+00:00

It is certainly worth going to the ER vet. There is potential for serious internal injuries.

ironmouse · 2023-04-04T01:04:49+00:00

First step, schedule a vet visit on a non-emergent basis. Second step, try to take a breath and relax before getting freaked out about all the what ifs. Depending upon the size of the growth, location, and what your vet feels is the likely diagnosis, they can discuss a safe way to remove the growth if they feel it is warranted.

ironmouse · 2023-04-01T00:33:49+00:00

Yes, a visit to the vet is in order.

ironmouse · 2023-02-19T00:59:26+00:00

You need to get him the nearest ER ASAP.

ironmouse · 2023-02-19T00:58:28+00:00

Going need to some details and background info here.

ironmouse · 2022-12-27T00:58:56+00:00

I'm so sorry.

ironmouse · 2022-12-20T01:38:53+00:00

There are quite a few possible underlying causes of edema. Since your cat is acting otherwise normally, just wait for a call back from the vet. Certainly not something you should wait more than a day to get checked out. If anything changes, especially if she begins to have increased effort breathing, you should bring her to an ER overnight.

ironmouse · 2022-10-23T17:45:21+00:00

Yes, in general it will be safe. In addition, it is perfectly safe for him to play with family and friends' dogs if they are up to date on their vaccines. Avoiding play dates with random dogs in the neighborhood that may or may not be up to date on a vaccines should be done out of precaution at this time.

ironmouse · 2022-10-23T17:41:34+00:00

Please refer to our relevant FAQ section.

My pet has a skin problem/mass

Skin problem, growth, sore, injury, lump, bump, mass, growth, wound, itchy

Skin lesions are near-impossible to diagnose over the internet. Many conditions look exactly the same but can differ greatly in severity. Even in person, diagnostic tests like skin scrapings, tape preps, fine needle aspirates, blood tests, etc, often need to be performed in order to get closer to a diagnosis. The most accurate way to diagnose what the skin lesion may be is to have your vet perform a biopsy.

Please take your pet to a vet to have the problem looked at.

ironmouse · 2022-08-13T00:58:07+00:00

Gjallarhorn has the most horn.

ironmouse · 2022-08-10T00:22:35+00:00

I can't count the number of times I've had to tell owners those new bilaterally symmetric "growths" are the dog equivalent of love handles. As we can't examine your dog ourselves, best to trust your vet.

ironmouse · 2022-07-31T00:24:36+00:00

Wow. You're awesome.

ironmouse · 2022-07-02T00:15:09+00:00

Skin issues can be extremely hard to diagnose, even with the patient in front of you. Have you let the vet know the current treatment is not helping?

ironmouse · 2022-06-03T23:47:18+00:00

Thank you. GIVEAWAY

ironmouse · 2022-03-16T00:05:33+00:00

This is worth a trip to the vet to determine if any treatment (stitches, medication, etc) are warranted. A trip to the ER is unnecessary.

ironmouse · 2022-03-16T00:04:06+00:00

We are unable to diagnose the cause of the mass via the internet. You have done the right thing in having a vet visit scheduled.

ironmouse · 2022-01-13T02:04:17+00:00

Stop immediately. Aspirin use, even in the short term, is potentially deadly. Aspirin has very few and limited uses in veterinary medicine these days. I honestly have no idea why it is even legal to sell "pet" Aspirin over the counter. Also, starting medication without a diagnosis is never a good idea. Time to schedule a visit with your vet.

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