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What could this lump on my dog's shoulder be?

First off: We are going to the vet on Friday. I repeat, we have a Friday appointment at the vet (because, I wanted him to go on a real nice vacation this year lol).

My dog was at the vet three weeks ago, because she was itching. My husband told me, "he gave her a whole bunch of shots", but couldn't tell me where, or how many. (Don't worry, this is going to be relevant).

This past Sunday, I fell down the stairs of our apartment building, I tripped on my dog's leash. Now, I know it may have been selfish of me, but I kind of didn't want to break my neck, so I did NOT see if she fell, or got dragged...all I know is that when I was done falling, she was standing next to me. At that time, I wasn't all that sore, so we continued on with our walk. Monday night, I noticed a lump on her shoulder, probably about the size of a large grape, and it feels like a fluid filled cyst that I have. It doesn't appear to hurt her at all, but it is very near where her harness hits, and if she was dragged or she fell, she would've hit that part, for sure. Everything else about her is completely normal, except that lump. I only talked to the Office Manager at the vet office, so she couldn't tell me whether it was caused by a vaccination or a blow to the area. I don't know if this is relevant, but a few years ago, when my cat strained a muscle in his leg, he also had a lump very similar to hers. Since this isn't considered an emergency, we are going to the vet on Friday. I just wanted to see what everyone thought about it, or if you've had something similar happen.

We're going to the vet on Friday (in case you didn't get that before).

Thanks in advance!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Did he get a vaccine in that spot?Typically a lump can form up to several weeks after a vaccine has been given. Eventually the lump will go back down again. If the lump gets big really fast, it is something to be concerned about. If it just stays the same or goes down, I wouldn't worry about it.But to be sure i would still take your dog to the vets :) Hope that helped:D

  • 5 years ago

    She demands to visit the vet - name them proper now and time table an appointment. Many lumps come to be benign, however with all her different signs, I'd be involved. Make definite she is staying hydrated, and check out feeding her boiled white rice and undeniable boiled, skinless, boneless bird. The lump and the vomiting/diarrhea might be unrelated, nevertheless it very good might be melanoma, so you do not wish to attend on getting her to the vet. Ask the vet if you'll hooked up a cost plan with them, or see in the event that they take delivery of Care Credit.

  • Nicole
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    sorry for the fall. it sounds like a strain. it's good that you are going to vet. but since she's not showing symptoms of pain then there is no rush for an emergency vet. enjoy your trip.

  • 1 decade ago

    usually this is called a fatty deposit, it is hereditary based on breeds (labs get them a lot) they can get as large as softballs and they are harmless. They are rarely removed. The worst of it is how unsightly they can be, but then again, my we groomers say....humanity before vanity :) Prob nothing to worry about.

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