Is there anyway I can do to take care of this my self? Been growing for 3 weeks now.
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As a Vet Tech, any fast-growing growth or change in your pet's skin like this, is reason for concern. It NEEDS to be checked out by your vet. Most likely, Needle Aspiration will be done to see what kind of cells are inside the growth. By taking some cells from the growth, the vet and/or lab can do a microscopic study of the internal cells, and determine if it's a benign or cancerous growth, or maybe the beginning of a simple abscess from a thorn or bite. Make an appointment for a Vet check ASAP.
Maybe it's a sebaceous cyst, but it's important to get a diagnosis from a veterinarian.
Signs of a sebaceous cyst:
'A sebaceous cyst should feel slightly firm but still moveable under the skin.
Only a vet should be consulted for changes in your dogs skin. Dont try to treat it yourself
I would recommend having a vet check your pup. The health of your pup is very important. Always better to be safe than sorry.
I certainly agree that your dog should see a vet but I also know that sometimes the high cost of a vet bill can be extremely taxing on maybe an already taxed budget.
If you do not have a regular vet, you might want to consider using an online virtual vet as this can be done today and they should be able to see this wound up close (mobile phone or computer camera) and determine if a vet visit is necessary immediately.
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Please decide to take some sort of steps to have your pup's wound diagnosed ASAP as no one here can advise you about something this serious.
It looks pretty big for three weeks. It's growing rapidly. Tumors grow rapidly, they can develop right under or on a dog's skin, but not all growths are cancerous.
Dogs get lots of lumps and bumps, especially as they get older.
If a lump looks bigger in only a month then it means that its growing rapidly;
smooth, round lumps on or under the skin are usually worse;
black, pink or ulcerated surfaces are more worrying.
The only way to know for sure is to take a biopsy.
Check out the youtube videos on botfly removal from dogs. It could be a maggot that is growing under the skin from the bite of a fly.
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