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A bump in the dog under the skin on the back
A bump on a dog’s back can appear for a simple reason, such as a bee sting. In this case, it quickly passes and does not require serious intervention. But sometimes the seal speaks of a serious illness, when you cannot do without a visit to a specialist.
Why did the dog have a bump?
If, upon examination, a lump is found on the animal’s body, then it is not necessarily a cancerous tumor. Cysts, bruises, abscesses, and other subcutaneous lumps are common on the back of dogs. Watch the bump for a few days, it may go away on its own. But if, when pressed, the seal gives pain, pus or ichor comes out of it, then immediately contact your veterinarian.
A bump in a dog can be cancer
A bump on the back may appear for the following reasons:
- defects in the development of the sebaceous glands;
- rupture of the sebaceous glands due to the inflammatory process;
- damage to hair follicles;
- trauma to the excretory duct after squeezing out the pimple;
- vascular damage during surgery;
- viral infection;
- thick subcutaneous secretion.
All non-cancerous lumps that have appeared for the above reasons are treatable. Take your dog to the veterinarian and he will tell you the right remedy.
What to do if a dog has a bump on its back under the skin
When a bump disturbs the animal, increases in size, you need to be examined by a veterinarian. To establish the cause, sometimes a number of procedures are required:
- CT scan;
- radiography;
- biopsy;
- a smear of a secret.
Only after they are carried out, the doctor will select ointments and medications that correspond to the age of the animal and its weight.
The main task of the dog owner before going to the clinic is to prevent licking the damaged area. This can lead to the formation of granulomas (infection of the body with microbes and the formation of nodules). The seal is sealed with a medical adhesive. If the dog is long-haired, then the hair around the bump is carefully removed, only then a patch is applied.
Lumps under the skin, which appear after an injection or a bee sting, go away on their own and do not require drastic measures.
Even if you are sure that the lump appeared after a fight with another animal, be sure to inform your veterinarian. He will establish the nature of education and prescribe treatment.
Monitor your pet regularly and check with your veterinarian. Do not disregard any seal, observe the behavior of the animal, do not allow scratching and licking the inflamed area. Take all possible measures in a timely manner.
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