Hi everyone, my Labrador has had a large lump under his neck since this afternoon. We've checked him over and the lump is quite hard and big. I really don't think it's hurting him as he's acting just like his normal self. Some friends of ours had a look and said he's probably swallowed a wasp or something that stings (they know their stuff when it comes to animals). I'd love some advice as I'm getting a bit stressed about it 😞 hoping for a reply as soon as possible.
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Hi there,
I know this post is a few years old now, but I was wondering if you ended up seeing the vet and found out what the cause of that lump was.
My dog had the exact same thing on Thursday; I took her to the vet and they thought it might be an allergy or a sting. She had two injections, but it’s been two days now and as the lump is still there, I’m getting a bit worried—even though the vet said it could take a week to clear up and that I should get back in touch if it’s still there after that time.
Any replies would really help put my mind at ease.
Have a good evening.
Honestly, I don't think your friends know as much as they'd like to think if they're telling you "he must have swallowed a wasp"...
It’s just common sense, really. If a dog swallows a wasp, it'll sting them on the inside, in the throat. If it had swollen enough to be visible on the outside, your dog wouldn't be able to breathe, as it would have swollen just as much on the inside.
A lump appearing is definitely something to keep an eye on. The best thing to do is go and see a vet to get a diagnosis (or at least try to) – sometimes it can be hard even for a vet to figure out what's going on.
My parents once had a dog who had "lumps in her neck". It turned out she had leukaemia.
It could be absolutely anything. Only a vet will be able to tell you for sure.
Hi there, sorry to say this, but even if your friends know their stuff, it’s best to see a vet who can tell you exactly what’s wrong... treatment might be necessary and it could be something minor or very serious... a quick trip to the vet is definitely recommended...
Hi,
Another member on this forum recently found a similar lump under their dog’s neck... It turned out to be an inflamed lymph node that required further tests.
It could be anything, especially as it feels hard—a tumour, a cyst, a fatty lump...
If I were you, I’d get the vet to check it over on Monday, as long as their general condition doesn't get any worse in the meantime (otherwise, take them to the out-of-hours vet).
Hi there,
There could be many different reasons for this lump (inflammation, a sting or bite, a tumour, a skin condition, etc.). The best thing to do first is to keep a close eye on both the lump and your dog:
- Track any changes in the size of the lump every day
- Monitor your dog's general health (any changes in behaviour, lethargy, etc.)
- Check if there are any other similar lumps elsewhere on your dog’s body
- Note the appearance of the lump (is it weeping, or does it feel soft or firm?)
Don’t hesitate to give your vet a ring to give them this information and figure out the best course of action for your dog.
Floriane
My dog got stung the other day; I rang my vet and emailed over some photos of the sting. He told me what to do and that was that, as it wasn't anything serious. If you’re worried and it looks a bit suspicious, don’t wait around—you won't get a proper diagnosis on a forum. Best of luck to your Lab!
Milk is absolutely not an antidote! It’s completely useless, other than giving them a proper case of the runs... dogs don’t digest milk well. As for the lump, why not give your vet a quick bell? It doesn’t cost anything to ask.
