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Post by vizion on Dec 6, 2013 1:53:51 GMT
my german shepard has a red raw lump on his leg. yesterday it was scabbed over but he has licked it alot, its soft and he has no pain what is this ? ![]() |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 10:32:50 GMT
Hi vizion, if your dog has any weird lumps or bumps it's always advisable to go to your vet's and get anything checked out promptly. |
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Post by vizion on Dec 6, 2013 12:20:41 GMT
only problem is , i need advice because if i take him to vet they will make me pay for anti biotics and i am flat broke at the moment, i am tryign to take care of it myself for now cleaning it. does anyone know what it is? i searched online and many dogs get this ?
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Post by scallywag on Dec 6, 2013 14:23:00 GMT
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Post by smilesbetter on Dec 6, 2013 23:48:28 GMT
Why don't you phone the vets and ask advice on what to do? They're usually happy to do that for the sake of the dog. Really though you should take him into the vet to be on the safe side. Just think, what if it's something serious? That would cost you a lot more in the long run than if you were to egg it checked our now. And most vets won't give your pet antibiotics unless they really need it so either way your best to take him in.
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Post by SarahHound on Dec 7, 2013 0:36:14 GMT
Can you borrow money from a family member/friend? It really sounds like your dog needs to see a vet and I'm afraid to say its an offence not to provide vet treatment when an animal needs it.
As smilesbetter says, it may end up costing even more if you delay treatment.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Dec 7, 2013 10:23:51 GMT
I can't agree with the comments already made any more. You should definitely contact the vet. The poor dog is suffering through no fault of its own. The longer you leave it, the more you will have to pay in the end when all comes clean. It is an offence to leave an animal suffering without professional veterinary treatment. Get your vet involved ASAP and be as responsible a dog owner as you can be! vizion, in the meantime, keep it clean. Do not attempt any advanced treatment under no professional supervision however. Your dogs lump could even be a cancerous tumour. Your saying he has no pain, but you have no real evidence. He may simply be suffering in silence. This may be causing his un-apparant discomfort. |
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Post by cazypops on Dec 7, 2013 15:36:46 GMT
Do you have a PDSA clinic or RSPCA vet clinic near you, you could take him to? I'm not sure if its changed now but, if you really can't afford to pay for his treatment then they will treat him for free and all you need to do in return is give a donation.
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Post by tonib on Dec 7, 2013 18:54:29 GMT
vizion, I would see the vet as has been said - however as to the PDSA/RSPCA are you in the UK? If not there maybe other services available to you otherwise that is a good suggestion. Hope you can find the problem & get it resolved quickly. Please update us as to what happens.
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Post by Jessie99 on Dec 15, 2013 13:59:01 GMT
Charlie Boy had one during the summer and sounds like the same as my Westie had. We were incredibly worried as he is classed as a senior dog now and that is when Westies start to develop their prone to skin problems the most. We took him to the vets ASAP and they gave him an anti-inflammatory injection and some cream to soothe it. It was just a sore wart the vet claimed and it went away in a couple weeks.
The only thing I would say is, definitely get it checked out at the vets because it could be a tumour or cancerous. It will only get worse if you don't treat it sooner rather than later and you know what that means(?). The bill gets higher!
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