My dog, Jack, has just finished a three-week course of antibiotics following a tooth infection. But three days ago, we noticed an elongated lump appear on his right flank near his ribs. My partner thinks it might be a reaction to his jab or the antibiotic or painkiller injections he had. But why on his ribs and nearly three weeks later? Maybe we just didn't notice it before. He had a reaction to the jab, but he does every time. So I'm a bit at a loss.
Has anyone else been in this situation? I'm worried it might be a tumour.
Thanks.
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I’m so pleased for you, and especially for him! It’s true that you see so many overweight dogs these days, whereas obesity just doesn’t exist in the wild. It's much better for a dog to be a bit on the lean side rather than being a bit pudgy. I know exactly how tempting it is to give them a little treat now and then just to make them happy. Right then, no more snacking between meals—cross my heart! Have a lovely evening and thanks for the update, especially when it’s such good news!
Well, more of a scare than anything serious in the end. It’s just a fatty lump that’s formed in the deepest layer of skin, which is why it feels so hard. He’s not actually overweight, but losing about 2 lbs wouldn’t do him any harm. I’ll still be keeping an eye on it though... thanks misanthrope.
Try to stay calm for his sake; he picks up on all your emotions and now really isn't the time to stress him out, even though I know it’s easier said than done. While you’re waiting for the results, try to keep your cool, and keep it up afterwards too. Just like us humans, dogs need to keep their spirits up, and he needs you there for that. Keep us updated. Thanks.
I've just been looking online and it's really freaked me out. A hard lump is often a sign of a tumour. He's never had any health issues before, and now in the space of six weeks, he's had a tooth abscess and a lump on his side... bloody hell.
Yeah, you're right. But a haematoma! How on earth could he have done that? I'm booking an appointment for Wednesday and I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks.
Get an ultrasound! It’ll give you a starting point. Then, depending on the diagnosis, you could look into an MRI. It might just be a haematoma, of course, but it’s better to have a scan for nothing than to miss something serious.
Get an ultrasound! It’ll give you a starting point. Then, depending on the diagnosis, you could look into an MRI. It might just be a haematoma, of course, but it’s better to have a scan for nothing than to miss something serious.
Thanks for the quick reply. The lump is quite big, especially in length. It’s not painful and doesn't seem to be bothering my dog. It hasn't grown much since we noticed it, but it seems to have moved down a bit. I’ve got an appointment with the vet this week for a check-up following his infection. I doubt it’s an abscess since he was on antibiotics, but you never know. My little guy is turning 4 soon. He’s young and full of life. I really hope with all my heart that it’s nothing serious.
Hi there,
It's quite unlikely to be a reaction to the injections if they weren't given in that specific spot. Is the lump growing quickly? Does it seem painful when you touch it? Have you noticed any discharge? A tumour is a possibility, but it could also be a haematoma or an abscess. I’d strongly suggest getting your pet to the vet as soon as possible to have some tests done—perhaps a fine-needle aspiration—to find out exactly what this lump is. It’s better to get on top of the problem quickly before it gets any worse.
Best of luck,
Julie
