Found a lump on Indie, really worried

[Magic Star]

My hubs has just been stroking Indie under her chin, when he noticed a large lump, i've had a look its definately not a tick, it seems to be under the skin and the outside of the lump is a bit crusty (bit like dried on food) which it isn't   Shes a bit reluctant for me to look at it and as soon as I try and go near it, she starts shaking    Will obviousley be popping her off to the vets asap, to get it looked at, but in the meantime, has anyone any ideas what this could be? 

On the plus side she seems fine in herself, is eating, playing, sleeping as normal.  Can't help but worry though  :'(xx

[silkstocking]

Ah Emma, sorry can't offer any help, but just wanted to send Indie Cocker kisses from these two and wish you luck at the vets XXXXXXXXX

[Luvly]

 

[Pammy]

Emma - it could be one of a number of things. More than likely it's just a cut or bite of somekind, but if it's causing her(and you) distress then you are better getting it looked at - just to be on the safe side

Good luck - and let us know the outcome

[Penel]

Infected salivary gland ?

[shonajoy]

Emma, it could be a few things. One thing that springs to mind is pyoderma, a skin infection that can cause crusty lumps, that feel like boils under the skin. My Indie had two of thse undr his armpit ages ago, and I freaked out too. I was surprised to learn it was a pretty minor skin infection.

Also, she could have been spiked by a twig in the park, and have a we abscess. Phone the vet first thing and let us know how you get on, I know how scary it is. xxxx

[Annette]

Hope it turns out to be nothing. They are such a worry to us aren't they? But so worth every bit of it.

Hugs to you and Indie.

[Elisa]

Keeping everything crossed it is nothing to worry about.  I'm sure it won't be 

Good luck at the vets and let us know what they say. 

[PennyB]

Ruby's had crusty lumps like this and in her case it was pyoderma

[Anita]

Emma

Sorry to hear your so worrie about indie. i'm sure everything will be ok. Pls keep us updated once she's seen the vet. The  girls send gentle hugs!

[debbie321]

Fingers crossed for you and I hope it's something easy to treat.  Let us know how you get on at the vet.

[Magic Star]

Thanks everyone, i'm sure its something and nothing   I'm a abit paranoid when it comes to lumps though, from what a few of you have said it does sound like Pyoderma, so relieved to read that its nowt to worry about, will let you know how we get on. xx

Nic, so sorry to hear about Bella, I hope everything is ok, let me know won't you xx

[kookie]

hope it turns out to be nothing horrid, good luck at the vets.

[Miss Poohs]

Hope you get the vet soon and hear it's nothing to worry about.

[Cathy]

Hi Emma,

Keeping everything crossed for you, and Indie.

Let us know how you get on at the vets.