Dusty85
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Im just after a little bit of advice really. I have a four year old male GSP
On monday I noticed a lump (50p size) in between my dog's shoulder blades.
Its soft and squishy, clear edges, smooth in its surface and it is not tethered to any thing below the lump- so I can move it around a little bit. it does not seem to bother him. Looking at the skin over the lump there is no bite/puncture mark, its not red and there is no heat. He is well in himself, he hasnt lost weight, his coat is still shiny and he's still got his appetite. He is otherwise a very healthy, fit dog.
At first I thought i would leave it a few days to see if it went away (he can react to insect bites sometimes) but if anything its got slightly bigger. Im slightly alarmed by how big this lump has got over just a few days.
Im considering taking him to the vet- but I dont just want to be told- leave it alone for a little bit and see what happens- as it would have been pointless taking him. He also recently had an accident where he tore a tendon in his foot and so needed sedation/xrays which was an insurance claim. So- I wasnt sure if this will end up in another claim!! (the first time I claimed in 4 years was that time!)
Ive also heard someone say that GSP/Weimeraner (Spelling!) type dogs are predisopsed to Lipomas so I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these?
Many thanks and any advice greatly appreciated as not sure whether to take him or just leave it.
Im just after a little bit of advice really. I have a four year old male GSP
On monday I noticed a lump (50p size) in between my dog's shoulder blades.
Its soft and squishy, clear edges, smooth in its surface and it is not tethered to any thing below the lump- so I can move it around a little bit. it does not seem to bother him. Looking at the skin over the lump there is no bite/puncture mark, its not red and there is no heat. He is well in himself, he hasnt lost weight, his coat is still shiny and he's still got his appetite. He is otherwise a very healthy, fit dog.
At first I thought i would leave it a few days to see if it went away (he can react to insect bites sometimes) but if anything its got slightly bigger. Im slightly alarmed by how big this lump has got over just a few days.
Im considering taking him to the vet- but I dont just want to be told- leave it alone for a little bit and see what happens- as it would have been pointless taking him. He also recently had an accident where he tore a tendon in his foot and so needed sedation/xrays which was an insurance claim. So- I wasnt sure if this will end up in another claim!! (the first time I claimed in 4 years was that time!)
Ive also heard someone say that GSP/Weimeraner (Spelling!) type dogs are predisopsed to Lipomas so I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these?
Many thanks and any advice greatly appreciated as not sure whether to take him or just leave it.