Lump on paw

[Ashley]

Out of nowhere, I noticed a hard little lump on Quinn’s paw. It must be new, because I didn’t see it yesterday. It’s hard and is not a tick. Has anyone seen anything like this?

 

[Lab_adore]

I haven't @Ashley - is Quinn limping? I hope it turns out to be nothing worrying

 

[Oberon]

One for the vet. I would make an appointment as soon as you can. Hopefully just a wart or similar.

 

[Atemas]

Yes looks like a wart. Sky developed something like that in later life - vets weren’t concerned.

 

[Cath]

I would take Quinn to the vets if you can. better safe than sorry.

 

[kateincornwall]

Vets for sure , but then I`m paranoid about lumps . There are loads of possibilities , a bite , an embedded seed , a wart but best to be sure , good luck for you xx

 

[Shaz82]

Nothing I have any experience with so I would definitely get a vet's opinion.

 

[Ashley]

Thanks everyone - I have booked an appointment for today. Can't help worrying after consulting Dr. Google.

 

[Stacia]

Yes, vet, but could be something simple like a cyst or an embedded thorn. Best to be safe and have it looked at.

 

[FayRose]

... Can't help worrying after consulting Dr. Google.

Oooh, don't do that, big mistake. Far more drivel from Dr Google than sense

 

[Oberon]

Most likely something harmless like a wart or cyst, as Jelinga says. Google can definitely be helpful but not when it comes to lumps...it just leads you to the wrong conclusion (ie that your dog will have to have their entire body amputated). Great that you can see the vet so quickly.

 

[Lisa]

Yes I have definitely been down the “AMPUTATE ENTIRE BODY NOW!!” path after about 5 minutes on Google. Glad you are having the vet look at it.

 

[Ashley]

Well the vet was no help really...too small to aspirate (?) and wasn’t sure what it is. They want me to watch it for two weeks to see if it grows/changes or goes away. I’ve sent the picture to a vet friend for another opinion.

 

[Oberon]

Aspirating a lump involves poking it with a needle to get some material from it then squirting this onto a glass slide for a look under the microscope. Our vet has done this with lumps that small and it can sometimes give clues. Can help identify wart cells and some kinds of lumps (not all though...).

if it’s a wart it will eventually disappear..

I hope your vet friend can advise.

 

[kateincornwall]

I`m pleased that you are hoping to get another opinion @Ashley . When Sam had a fine needle aspirate , his lump was tiny so it really should be possible to carry this procedure out xx