Is this a tumor or a csyst or something else?

420Linda · Mar 28th 2013, 9:45pm

My dog has a large thing hanging from near her stomach. It is about golf ball size and is red and really hard. What do you think it is? We are taking her to the doc tomorrow, but I just wish I could ease the worry right now.I forgot to add she is also 10 years old and it doesn't seem to be bothering her.

2909 · Mar 28th 2013, 9:45pm

It sounds like a hernia.

APBTs 4 LiFe · Mar 28th 2013, 9:55pm

if you can move it around it might be a cyst that is filled with fluid which can be removed it might be something to do with her nipple also.don't worry until you see the vet. if your dog is still eating and acting normal just wait and see and hopefully it will be ok. take care and please let us know.

Mandie · Mar 28th 2013, 10:05pm

If it is hot and suddenly swelled up, I would guess an infection. If it is hard and near her mammary glands, would guess a tumor. Your vet can usually tell just by feeling something if it is cancer or not. Cysts are usually softer than cancers. Infections are hot and firm.

9330 · Mar 28th 2013, 10:14pm

yeah, it could b a tumor. i had a gerbil that had a red tumor in its hind leg, and she ended up dying, so make sure 2 not cancel the appoitment! 2nite just make sure she doesnt act sick, or her behavor changes.good luck!