The puppy has large bumps under his ears. A lump on a dog's paw. What types of subcutaneous bumps are there on a dog’s body?

A caring owner always monitors the health of his dog: he examines, feels, checks the skin and fur so as not to miss the first manifestations of tumor pathology. The greatest concern for owners is tumors, which are also called lumps.

A lump in a dog that is not associated with cancer can appear for various reasons:

• injuries;
• vascular damage during surgery;
• mechanical damage to the skin;
• inflammation of the sebaceous glands;
• changes in hair follicles;
• viral infections.

Tumors can appear under the skin, then they are clearly visible. Sometimes formations grow in soft tissues and palpation is required to detect them. All non-cancerous formations can be treated well, the main thing is to show the animal to the veterinarian in time.

Abscess

A large abscess can occur in any part of the body. Local inflammation is caused by pyogenic bacterial pathogens. An abscess appears in the area of ​​an open wound, bite, or puncture.

There are two types - superficial and deep. A superficial abscess forms in the subcutaneous layer, where tissues swell and swell, and pus accumulates locally. The deep process penetrates under the mucous membranes, sometimes into the internal organs.

A lump near the tail in the anus occurs due to inflammation of the perianal glands. An infection sets in, the area swells, and a foul odor appears.

The tumor on the paw grows right before our eyes, and after 3 days it becomes loose. The dog is lethargic, weak, and does not eat well. The temperature is rising, it is clear that she is worried about painful sensations.

Warts and papillomas

A common occurrence for smooth-haired breeds of pets. One of the reasons for the appearance is DNA viruses. The disease does not appear immediately after contact with an infected animal.

New growths can grow either singly or crowded. Papillomas resemble cauliflower in appearance. The same branched structures and darkish color. The consistency is soft and loose. Their favorite place is the muzzle and oral cavity, as dogs love to lick themselves. Often papillomas appear near the eyes.

They can often be seen in the paws, armpits and groin areas, where they are less contagious. Bleeding from a papilloma is an unfavorable sign; the dog should definitely be shown to a veterinarian to avoid malignancy.

Warts on the neck, paws, and abdomen have a smooth surface and resemble a nodule-like formation. Color varies from pink-raspberry to dark burgundy or brown.

Hematoma

The cause of the appearance is rupture of blood vessels, accumulation of excess fluid after surgery. Hemorrhages occur more often in the ear area due to injuries, scratching, and blows with paws. The more damaged the vessel, the larger the lump grows.

Under the thin skin of the ear, the swelling quickly increases in size. It looks like a heating pad or pillow. It can cause significant discomfort and surgical intervention is required if pus accumulates.

If swelling appears on the paw, it may be a hematoma due to ligament rupture, muscle or tendon damage. The temperature rises locally, and sometimes the lymph nodes become enlarged. A lump after surgery may occur if the dog licked or scratched the stitches.

Cyst

The cyst-like lump can occur anywhere, in any part of the body. The reason is compression of the gland ducts or blockage. It is often discovered accidentally during a regular examination. A skin cyst has a number of characteristic signs:

• localized in the upper layer of the skin;
• has a round shape;
• upon palpation, soft and loose to the touch;
• usually painless;
• sizes about the size of a pea and up to 5 cm in diameter.

The cyst between the toes looks like reddish abscesses that the animal constantly tries to lick. In the oral cavity, the formation invades the salivary glands and can be localized under the tongue, in the parotid region.

Pyoderma

A typical disease for puppies under 4 months of age, accompanied by itching and purulent discharge. The most vulnerable breeds are boxer, sharpei, and chihuahua.

A curious pet cannot avoid the bites of various insects - ants, hornets, spiders, hymenoptera insects. Smooth-haired breeds are most often affected.

If a dog is bitten by a bee or wasp, swelling and redness will occur at the site. The animal feels severe itching and tries to scratch the swollen area with its paws. Bites occur in areas such as paws, fingers, ears, mouth, eyes.

What to do if detected

When you see a lump on your dog’s skin, you need to carefully examine it and carefully palpate it. If there is pain, you should immediately show your pet to a specialist, since the pathology can be dangerous due to suppuration, spread of infection, and malignancy.

A visit to the veterinarian cannot be postponed. Special tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis:

• tomography;
• biopsy;
• X-ray examination;
• smear;
• radiography.

Only after this the treatment tactics are determined. Depending on the pathology, these may be conservative methods or surgical intervention. Under no circumstances allow your dog to chew, scratch, or lick the bump. Because of this, there may be granulomas, infection, and bleeding.

Take care of your pets, examine, stroke, feel. With enough attention, you can always detect any disease in the early stages and consult a specialist in time. Timely treatment will help avoid unpleasant consequences.

Benign formations under the skin:

• Hematomas. A soft formation occurs due to disruption of the integrity of blood vessels due to injury. In rare cases, subcutaneous hemorrhages may be painful to palpation.
• Lymphoextravasate. Severe trauma can lead to rupture of not only blood vessels, but also lymphatic ones, which is accompanied by the accumulation of lymph under the skin in the form of a lump.
• Abscess. A bite from a relative, a puncture wound, or a deep splinter are often complicated by a bacterial infection, resulting in swelling. Violation of the rules of asepsis and antiseptics during injections leads to the development of an inflammatory process.
• Insect bites(bees, wasps, horse flies).
• Warts, papillomas. Such bumps do not cause concern to the pet and are typical for short-haired individuals. As a rule, the growths have a brown color and a heterogeneous (lumpy) surface. Papillomas resemble cauliflower, soft and loose in consistency. The owner should be alert to a wart or papilloma from which blood is oozing.
• Purulent skin diseases(pyoderma). The bumps are caused by the development of a bacterial infection. Pyoderma bumps are found not only on the neck, but also quickly spread throughout the pet’s body.
• Cyst. A cystic formation on the neck of dogs is a rare occurrence and is formed when the ducts are blocked or compressed.

• Lipoma. A benign neoplasm under the skin is a ball-shaped compaction and consists of adipose and connective tissue. The lump usually occurs in dogs over 5 years of age.
• Hemangioma, keratoacanthoma, fibroma. Neoplastic tumors such as trichoepithelioma and pilomatrixoma are less commonly diagnosed. Typical for animals older than 5-6 years. In some cases, there is a breed predisposition.

To malignant formations in dogs these include primarily hemangiosarcoma, melanoma, liposarcoma, and fibrosarcoma. Mast cell tumors develop quickly and are characterized by infiltration into other tissues and the development of metastases. The general condition of the four-legged friend worsens. The dog loses its appetite, becomes lethargic and inactive.

Multicentric lymphoma

What to do if detected:

• it is necessary to examine the pet for pain and signs of inflammation;
• You should not self-medicate, but visit a specialized institution and find out the nature of the neoplasm.

Diagnosis of an animal includes:

• thorough examination of the animal, palpation
• biopsy - taking biological material followed by bacteriological or cytological examination;
• general and biochemical blood test;
• X-ray examination, computer and magnetic resonance imaging.

Treatment of a tumor on the neck in dogs:

• Inflammatory formations on the pet's neck can be successfully treated with the use of antibacterial drugs.
• In some cases, a veterinarian resorts to opening the abscess.
• Papillomas and warts are removed.
• Cancerous tumors are removed surgically; laser methods of targeting the tumor and chemotherapy are also used.

Read more in our article about tumors on the neck in dogs, causes and treatment.

When caring for a pet, while playing, the owner may notice a tumor on the dog’s neck. There is no need to panic, since in most cases the neoplasms are not associated with a malignant course and can be treated with medication or surgery. According to veterinary experts, lumps in the neck area of ​​four-legged pets can be of two types – those not associated with cancer and those with malignant tumors.

Benign formations under the skin

Benign neoplasms localized near the pet’s neck include the following types of lumps:

• Hematomas. Mobile, active and inquisitive animals often get injured. Soft formation occurs due to a violation of the integrity of blood vessels. In rare cases, subcutaneous hemorrhages may be painful to palpation.
• Lymphextravasate. Severe trauma can lead to rupture of not only blood vessels, but also lymphatic ones, which is accompanied by the accumulation of lymph under the skin in the form of a lump.
• Formations on the neck can also be of an inflammatory nature, for example abscess. A bite from a relative, a puncture wound, or a deep splinter are often complicated by a bacterial infection, resulting in swelling. Violation of the rules of asepsis and antisepsis during injections leads to the development of an inflammatory process, accompanied by the formation of a dense swelling.
• An abscess is usually accompanied by an increase in local and general temperature and pain. Often the dog loses its appetite, becomes lethargic and inactive.

Abscess

• Insect bites. In the summer, four-legged pets can be attacked by bees, wasps, and horse flies. At the site of the bite, the owner discovers a lump.
• Warts, papillomas. Viral growths are a common type of benign tumor on the neck in dogs. Such bumps do not cause concern to the pet and are typical for short-haired individuals. As a rule, the growths have a brown color and a heterogeneous (lumpy) surface. Papillomas resemble cauliflower, soft and loose in consistency. A wart or papilloma from which blood is oozing should alert you.
• Purulent skin diseases. Pyoderma is often characterized by the formation of specific bumps under the skin caused by the development of a bacterial infection. Pyoderma bumps are found not only on the neck, but also quickly spread throughout the pet’s body.
• Cyst. Cystic formations on the neck of dogs are not a common occurrence. However, when the ducts are blocked or compressed, a soft and loose, usually painless lump may develop on the neck.

In some cases, the owner may mistake an enlarged peri-cervical or submandibular lymph node for a neoplasm.

Tumors on the neck, under the jaw

In veterinary practice, quite often, when an owner contacts him about a lump on the neck, a lipoma is discovered in a four-legged patient. A benign neoplasm under the skin is a ball-shaped compaction and consists of fatty and connective tissue. The lump usually occurs in dogs over 5 years of age. Breeds such as Labradors and Retrievers are predisposed to the pathology. Lipomas are often observed in cocker spaniels.

The owner most often finds a single formation on the pet's neck. In the practice of veterinarians, there are cases when the lipoma has a symmetrical localization. A benign neoplasm has virtually no effect on the general condition of the pet. The dog has retained its appetite, there is no lethargy or depression.

The owner's concern is appropriate if the wen causes inconvenience to the pet, has grown to a decent size and interferes with walking and running.

In addition to lipoma, benign neoplasms on the neck in dogs also include gamangioma, keratoacanthoma, and fibroma. Neoplastic tumors such as trichoepithelioma and pilomatrixoma are less commonly diagnosed.

Neoplasms, according to veterinary experts, are typical for animals older than 5-6 years. In some cases, there is a breed predisposition. Thus, in German shepherds, keratoacanthoma is often observed, which is limited small nodules.

Pilomatrixoma, often found in terriers and poodles, is a cystic tumor. The size of the neoplasm can reach 10 cm in diameter. Tricholemmoma on the neck, common in Afghan hounds, can grow up to 17 cm in diameter.

The veterinary therapist also has an X-ray examination, which can be used to determine the neoplastic nature of the tumor and identify metastases in the malignant course of the process. Equipped modern clinics also use computer and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Treatment of a tumor on the neck in dogs

If a tumor is found in a dog’s neck under the jaw, treatment directly depends on its cause. Inflammatory formations on the pet's neck can be successfully treated with the use of antibacterial drugs. In some cases, a veterinarian resorts to opening the abscess.

Attention should also be paid to the treatment of warts and papillomas. As a rule, professionals recommend removing these tumors. Firstly, the growths can be injured when the pet walks and rests, and secondly, one should not discount the possibility of such lumps degenerating into malignant structures.

With the help of a surgical scalpel it is possible to stop a cancerous tumor in a dog. Modern veterinary medicine significantly prolongs life and improves its quality when a terrible diagnosis is established. To treat a dog, laser methods are used to target the tumor, as well as chemotherapy.

A tumor on the neck of a four-legged family member requires the owner not to delay a visit to a specialized institution. A veterinary specialist will determine the nature of the neoplasm and determine a therapeutic strategy. In some cases, a furry patient will need surgery.

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Often, when owners discover lumps under their dog’s skin, they begin to panic. According to the prevailing stereotype, people associate bumps with tumors and cancer, which, in their opinion, should lead to the inevitable death of the animal. This is far from true. If you find lumps or subcutaneous lumps on your pet, you should show it to the veterinarian, because often such formations are not dangerous and in many cases do not even require treatment.

First, the doctor will examine your dog for similar bumps all over his body. Even if there are several of them, this is also not a reason to be upset. By taking some tests, the specialist will send them to a special laboratory for testing. There are several ways to study a lump:

Biopsy (inserting a needle into a lump and taking cells from its tissue);

Imprint (if the lump is presented in the form of an ulcer, then the glass for analysis is applied directly to it and an imprint is made);

X-ray examination;

CT scan.

After the examination, the veterinarian receives the results and only uses them to draw conclusions and make a diagnosis. Lumps under the skin can be a variety of things:

Lipomas are a widespread formation in the form of a compaction under the skin;

Cysts, hematomas, papillomas, warts and other non-cancerous formations;

Insect bites;

Foreign bodies under the skin (dogs, while running, can run into a branch, for example, or bushes with thorns);

Benign tumors.

All of the above formations do not pose a threat to the health and life of the dog. However, in some cases it is better to remove them if the lump is growing rapidly, causing discomfort to the animal, or there is a risk of it developing into a more serious tumor.

Another type of formation under the skin is malignant tumors, cancer. If lumps of this kind are detected, treatment and surgical removal of the tumor are required, if this is possible in each specific case.

Lump under the skin on a dog's back

Lumps under the skin on a dog's back can form for various reasons. No one, not even the most experienced veterinarian, is able to determine what exactly the lump is until he conducts the necessary research. Often, lumps under the skin do not pose any danger, and the dog is not in any danger.

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Lump on a dog's side under the skin

If you find a lump under your dog's skin, you should definitely show it to the veterinarian. After the research, he will make a diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment or surgery (depending on the type of lump). Lumps in dogs - both harmless non-cancerous formations and malignant tumors - can appear in any part of the animal’s body, so their appearance on the side does not indicate a specific type of lump, and certainly does not indicate the presence of cancer in your pet.

Hello. New growths began to appear on our dog’s face, which in appearance resembled warts or large subcutaneous pimples in the maturing stage. The dog constantly scratches the formations. Please tell me what is happening. This is the first time I’ve seen something like this, I don’t know how to help the animal.

Answer

Multiple factors contribute to the appearance of tumors under a dog’s skin. The tactics to help the animal directly depend on the cause.

The cause of lumps and lumps is bacterial and viral infection, skin fungi, insect bites, benign or malignant neoplasms. Only a doctor can determine the exact cause and prescribe adequate treatment for the pet after a visual examination of the animal and a series of diagnostic procedures.

Let's look at the common causes that lead to the formation of lumps under the skin of an animal.

Types of neoplasms in dogs

Such neoplasms are conventionally divided into non-tumor and tumor.

Non-tumor varieties include:

1. Papilloma is a benign neoplasm of viral etiology that affects the germ layer of the skin epithelium. Such a papilloma or wart does not pose a threat to the pet and does not cause pain; in this case, a visit to the doctor is preventive in nature in order to exclude serious health problems.
2. Cysts are benign and do not pose a danger to your pet.
3. Hematomas can develop as a result of injury or after surgery and are accompanied by pain.
4. An abscess is accompanied by pain, inflammation and symptoms of general intoxication.
5. Fungal infections, lichen.
6. Allergic reactions are sometimes accompanied by severe itching and signs of inflammation.

Tumors can be benign or malignant.

Benign tumors (lipoma, fibroma) are capable of not increasing in size for a long time without causing discomfort to the animal. Malignant tumors are characterized by rapid growth, penetration into neighboring tissues, the formation of metastases and symptoms of general intoxication and exhaustion.

Clinical signs

Skin seals do not cause much concern to the dog, remaining constant for a long time. The density of the formation depends on the origin and histological structure. Sizes vary.

If the formation is caused by lichen, allergies or an insect bite, it may be accompanied by severe itching - the dog will begin to rub it with its paw or rub its muzzle on hard surfaces. The fur on the seals can fall out due to fungal and bacterial infections or remain unchanged due to lipomas or fibromas.

With the development of an abscess or pyoderma, signs of a pronounced inflammatory process are observed.

What to do

If you find a new growth on your pet’s body, first of all, carefully examine or feel it. Palpation is carried out with cleanly washed hands; it is better to wear sterile medical gloves; there is a risk of contracting a viral or fungal infection from your pet.

If your dog begins to show anxiety and pain during examination, becomes nervous and tries to snap, do not delay a visit to the veterinarian. In addition, you should seek help when your dog has several bumps on his body, they grow and cause discomfort.

If the lump on the skin does not cause discomfort to the dog, does not cause pain, does not increase in size, has a soft or elastic consistency, is mobile and there are no signs of inflammation or hair loss on the skin in the affected area - continue to monitor the pet. Observe over a number of days. If the tumors do not go away on their own, make an appointment with a doctor for preventive purposes.

Do not allow your dog to lick the formations to prevent granulomas from developing. Cover the damaged areas with a bandage.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the nature of the neoplasm, in addition to a visual examination of the pet, the doctor will prescribe diagnostic procedures:

1. Taking a smear-imprint is carried out by applying a glass slide to the affected area. Individual exfoliated cells remain on the surface of the glass. The preparation is dried, stained and examined under a microscope. Allows you to see atypia of animal cells or the presence of an infectious agent.
2. Taking a biopsy for histological examination. A special thin needle is inserted into the area of ​​compaction and material is collected for examination. The taken material is examined under a microscope.
3. Computed tomography to exclude tumor metastases to internal organs. Prescribed only if a malignant tumor is suspected.
4. In addition to computed tomography, a radiographic examination is prescribed to determine the depth of spread of the tumor into the soft tissues.

A bacteriological examination of smears is also carried out, and examination using a special fluorescent lamp if a fungal infection is suspected. Treatment is prescribed by the doctor based on the results of the examination.

We are all susceptible to various kinds of diseases. Everyone has weak points to which diseases stick that undermine their health. The same thing happens with our pets, who, like people, experience the hardships of diseases they carry and silently endure them until the owner discovers something wrong with his dog.

Dachshund has bumps on his body

Noticing that the dog has bumps on its body, every caring and attentive owner will immediately become wary. The first thought that will immediately come to the mind of a person who is numb with horror is that his pet, according to the popular version, has cancer or a tumor, the consequences of which will inevitably lead to the death of the dog. But don't panic! It is possible that the lumps found do not endanger the dachshund and probably do not require treatment. But in any case, if you notice lumps under the dog’s skin, then you need to take it to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible, where specialists will analyze the formed lumps and issue a high-quality result of the procedure performed.

The dog has a lump under the skin on his back

The size of a bump on a dachshund's body varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. It can occur for various reasons: bites of ticks, wasps, bees, various viruses, bacteria, injuries once received, unsuccessful vaccinations, oncology. Most often, lumps form on the back. The first thing it is recommended to do yourself is to carefully examine and feel the seals that appear. If the dachshund has a painful reaction to the actions being carried out, if it is nervous, resists and suffers, then you really should worry. If lumps are found on the back of a dachshund, the owner needs to closely monitor them to ensure that they do not fester, do not change the color of the coat, or cause acute pain to the pet.

If the formations do not decrease within several days, then you need to stop engaging in passive observation and immediately take the animal to the veterinarian, who will diagnose the formed lumps using a complex of various studies:

• tomography– a sure way to identify metastases and low-quality tumors. It is applicable for the analysis of subcutaneous indurations.
• smear– This type of analysis is done by taking a cell using a microscope slide that is placed on the lump.
• radiography– type of analysis that detects the spread of a tumor using diagnostic methods

To avoid the occurrence of a granuloma, a small nodule that is a limited concentration of connective tissue cells, you need to ensure that your pet does not lick the bump. To do this, it is recommended to cover it with a band-aid.

The dog has a lump on the neck under the skin

A dog's lump can form anywhere: on the neck, back, stomach. If lumps are found on the neck, you should not get ahead of yourself and draw hasty conclusions. We must not forget that the observed formations may not be harmful to the health of the dachshund. A lump on the neck seen by the owner should be examined by a veterinarian. It is quite possible that the formations on the animal’s body are:

• bruises;
• cyst, papillomas, warts, hematomas - in a word, all non-cancerous formations;
• foreign body under the skin

These subcutaneous lumps on the neck are not very dangerous. Over time, they may even dissolve on their own. However, if a progressive enlargement of the lump is noticed, then it should be removed, since there is a likely risk of developing into a more serious tumor. If the lump on the neck has reached gigantic proportions, there is purulence in the eyes, severe thirst, lack of appetite, severe wheezing, then there is only one piece of advice - to urgently go to the surgeon and have an operation.

A lump under the skin of a dog is examined in this way: in clinics they take pictures if there is a suspicion of a broken esophagus or the appearance of a foreign body; Under anesthesia, the doctor examines and palpates the pharynx through the esophagus and, based on the analysis, makes a diagnosis.

If a dog has a lump under the skin on its side, this does not mean that it is different from lumps that occur on other parts of the body. Non-cancerous growths that do not threaten the health of the dachshund, and malignant tumors can appear on any part of the body. Therefore, a lump on the side does not indicate any specific type of disease and, of course, is not a terrible diagnosis - cancer.

The puppy has a lump on his stomach, what is it?

If the owner notices a tumor on the dog’s abdomen, first of all, it is necessary to examine it, determine the specific location and condition of the formed lump. Where exactly is a lump on the dachshund’s stomach found: is it located on the navel or close to it, does it stand out towards the thigh, pelvis.

A lump that appears on a dog’s stomach under the skin may be the cause of an ordinary bruise received during a walk when the pet, while running and frolicking, unnoticed hit some hard object, which led to the formation of a hematoma. If the lump is hard to the touch, then you need to give the dog a cold compress, then it is recommended to treat the bruised area with iodine. The owner, too concerned about his discovery, takes the dachshund to the veterinarian, and will hear from the specialist that it is necessary to apply bandages and warm up.

The dog has a lump on his stomach, what else could it be?

If palpation causes an acute painful reaction in the dachshund, if red spots, bleeding wounds, or traces of skin punctures are noticed, then there is every reason to assume the presence of a foreign body under the skin. A foreign body can form if an animal stumbles upon a metal wire, a sharp branch, or a plant thorn gets under the skin. You should never attempt to independently remove a foreign body from the skin, since the intervention of an inexperienced person can aggravate the problem: an ordinary lump can turn into a malignant tumor. A lump on a puppy’s stomach can only be disinfected with hydrogen peroxide by the owner’s independent actions, but nothing more.

A dog has a lump on its stomach due to an umbilical hernia, which can be either congenital or acquired. It is removed through surgery. There are non-strangulated hernias that can be repaired without much effort. Such hernias are soft to the touch and do not cause pain to the dog. Strangulated hernias result in a hard and painful lump. In this case, immediate surgery is necessary as this pinching extends to the abdominal organs, which are vital to the health of the dachshund.

After sterilization, a dog has a lump on its stomach - another common phenomenon that owners of their pets encounter. These types of lumps may appear after the stitches are removed, around which small red bumps will form, resembling pimples. A postoperative hernia, as this lump is also called, occurs due to the prolapse of internal organs into the subcutaneous tissue. The seams diverge, causing a lump to form on the side. Due to the rapid resorption of suture threads, a repeat operation is most often required.

The good health of your pet is the key to a happy and long life. Pay attention to the dog’s condition more often, monitor the animal, and prevent the occurrence of serious diseases that lead to death.