misterious bubble in goat armpit?? pls help ASAP!!!

[cassie]

A swollen lymph node is no big deal no matter what it is. It is probably an abscess. If it is an abscess it will come to the surface shortly. An abscess should be lanced and cleaned when it is ripe either by you or the vet or somebody else. I am not a fan of letting them rupture on their own because I do not want that bacteria laden pus contaminating the premises no matter what it is. When an abscess is ripe you will feel a soft spot and the skin feels thinner at that place. It may bald. If it is an abscess, PM me and I will give you detailed instructions on how to take care of it. If you are squeamish take the animal to the vet at that point. Meanwhile, try to relax. Whatever it is, the animals is not going to keel over because of it.

Once whatever it is comes to the surface a picture would be helpful.

 

[cassie]

I forgot to ask. What does it feel like?

 

[Mutchi]

mom said to not touch it cus it might be one of those buble things you have in your neck, and it would be extremly unhealthy if it broke open...

 

[Mutchi]

I forgot to ask. What does it feel like?

it feels like the things the doctor feels when your sick and you go to the doctor.

 

[Mutchi]

but those are normaly on the neck under the jaw bone tho...

 

[cassie]

mom said to not touch it cus it might be one of those buble things you have in your neck, and it would be extremly unhealthy if it broke open...

If you don't feel it you won't be able to tell what it is. If it is an abscess it will feel firm and round. If it is full of fluid you will be able to tell that too. In any event, if you touch it gently it is not going to break open. What bubble things a person may have on their neck are you referring to? I am afraid I have never encountered one of those. When I was a kid (eons ago) I can remember people having boils on their neck but with modern medicine you don't see those any more.

 

[AntiqueB]

I think OP means a lymph node. Doctors usually check those at wellness visits.

 

[Mutchi]

If you don't feel it you won't be able to tell what it is. If it is an abscess it will feel firm and round. If it is full of fluid you will be able to tell that too. In any event, if you touch it gently it is not going to break open. What bubble things a person may have on their neck are you referring to? I am afraid I have never encountered one of those. When I was a kid (eons ago) I can remember people having boils on their neck but with modern medicine you don't see those any more.

mother said that it was a lymf node and that she will look at it when she gets home, im afraid to touch it cus what if i do something wrong?!

 

[cassie]

OK. You are saying it feels firm? It sounds like a swollen lymph node or an abscess. Abscesses often appear where lymph nodes are. In goats the lymph nodes are most often felt behind the jaw line, just in front of the shoulder, and in the flank region. Hope this helps.

 

[cassie]

I think OP means a lymph node. Doctors usually check those at wellness visits.

You are right. Mine swell when I have a sore throat.