How can you tell if your dog's lymphs are enlarged?

3dee3 · May 9th 2013, 10:22pm

It looks like my dog is developing an infection, and I can feel his lymph glands by his neck, but I am not sure how to tell if they're enlarged or as they normally should be.Yes, I will be taking my dog to the vet (hopefully tomorrow), but was hoping to have some answers in the meantime.

2077 · May 9th 2013, 10:22pm

They will feel hard on his neck around his jaw line and also under his armpits. Muscle has give, these will be harder

a gal and her dog2431 · May 9th 2013, 10:24pm

This is why you should know your dog.. If you knew your dog and what the normal was, you would know what enlarged would be.

Cowboys Angles 7113 · May 9th 2013, 10:25pm

Are they symmetric? If so, then it is less likely to be abnormal such as an infection. I have one little chi with huge lymph nodes under the jaws. I always worry about them, but the vets say they are fine, just pronounced. As long as they match on each side they don't worry at all.