Please help! My dog has weird bump

[Duck_life]

I have to take her to the vet soon but she doesn't like people or other dogs... Can someone please help me? I don't know if it's a benign or not but she's had it for a year and had been infested with mites and fleas (she is being treated for but not much affect) can anyone help? She's an unfixed 7 yr old white German Shepard named molly.. I love her dearly

 

[Rammy]

She might not like people but vets do have muzzles. Some of the black stuff looks like flea dirt but its kind of blurry. I would urge you to take her for an exam asap about that bump. Only a veterinarian can tell you exactly what it is.

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

Looks like a tumor to me. You'll have to get a biopsy to see whether it's benign or malignant.

 

[Duck_life]

She might not like people but vets do have muzzles. Some of the black stuff looks like flea dirt but its kind of blurry. I would urge you to take her for an exam asap about that bump. Only a veterinarian can tell you exactly what it is.

Thank you, we should have token her sooner but she gets excited around people (she does not bite but does jump) and she hates when things run away from her....

 

[Duckfarmer1]

A bath with dawn dish soap kills fleas and is gentle for the dog, you may want to do that before, just so the vent can see more clearly...or..don’t so he can see the whole issue..your call

 

[Duck_life]

Thanks, I really hope it's only a non cancerous tumor, I'd be heartbroken if I was proven wrong

 

[cassie]

There are good flea medications available. I give my dogs a pill that is good for a full three months. I haven't seen a flea on either of them since I started using it and it has been over three years.

 

[Willowspirit]

I concur with everyone else, that needs to be seen by a vet. When you make the appointment tell them in advance about the behavioral issues. They deal with all kinds of dogs all of they time. It’s part of their job and you will be surprised at how kind they can be. Keep us posted!

 

[Duck_life]

Thanks, hopefully this weekend or next weekend we can call her in.

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

I'm not a veterinarian or a vet tech so I won't comment on the lump. You don't need any more reasons to be anxious about it.

But I will say as someone that had dog-aggressive dogs, vets will accommodate you if they know in advance your pooch doesn't like other dogs. I would go into the office say 'Hey, I'm here with Luna' and we'd go in through a back door. The vet tech would make sure the halls were clear.

Good luck and keep us posted.