Oh well. I got home from work this afternoon and Daisy's 'lump' had burst. It looked really red and angry at lunch time so I thought it was only a matter of time.
The gunk from inside was all over her bless her and the hole in the lump was red and bleeding. So, another trip to the vets, just to get a collar to stop her licking herself .. or so I though.
Daisy's tests had come back, test on the lump and blood tests, and she has had a phantom pregnancy and because of it had a cyst on her mammary gland. She is now on medication to end the hormones of the 'pregnancy' and has more antibiotics to help the cyst heal. Poor girl.
It does all make sense now though. Daisy has been odd for a good few weeks, snapping at the cat, being over protective of her monkey toy and just generally being a bit miserable at times. Not to mention her swolen teats. I can't believe I missed all the signs to be honest, I feel really bad.
So, now at least we know the problem.
BTW does anyone have any tips for putting a plastic collar over thier dogs head? The vet gave me one that is already fastened securely and Daisy will not let it anywhere near her head. I've chased her around for a bit
but I don't want to stress her out any more. Does she really need it on, will the cyst not heal if she licks it?
Where's my wine ..!
