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Title: What's this on my labs leg?
Post by: Tree Farmer on June 04, 2016, 06:21:52 PM: Any ideas what this black bubble is on my labs leg? Not sure if it's a wart or what. The upper mark is a scar from a cut. Thanks in advance.
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on June 04, 2016, 06:25:44 PM: Almost looks like an engorged tick?
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on June 04, 2016, 06:32:59 PM: +1 for tick
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Post by: scoutdog346 on June 04, 2016, 07:08:37 PM: Yep tic. Dont just pull it out. Google how to and pick what u think the best methed is
Title: UPDATE! What's this on my labs leg?
Post by: Tree Farmer on June 05, 2016, 12:23:47 PM: Update!

I heated up a screwdriver and burned it. Burnt flesh smell bad. Nothing backing out or any movement.

I then used tweezers and finally wire cutters to attack this thing. Pulled on it with more force than I could imagine. The black skin/outer layer came off. What was left was a white fleshy/bloody pea sized mass. I pulled on that too. Nothing happened. I cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide. That is where we are for now. Any suggestions guys?
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Post by: sled on June 05, 2016, 12:27:56 PM: A vet? Yikes!
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Post by: h20hunter on June 05, 2016, 12:40:18 PM: A vet for sure man.
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Post by: Colin on June 05, 2016, 12:57:13 PM: Antibiotic ointment, clean wrap and go see the vet tomorrow.

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Post by: Curly on June 05, 2016, 01:07:50 PM: Poor dog. So it wasn't a tick?
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Post by: jackelope on June 05, 2016, 01:40:54 PM: I agree. Take the dog to a vet who knows what they're doing.
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 05, 2016, 01:50:31 PM: I feel bad as I almost posted to this thread early on.

My ten YO female has a growth exactly like that on her leg in pretty much the same spot. It isn't a tick and it was checked out years ago by a vet and vet said to just watch it.

Take care of her and get it checked.

The Internet is full of horrible advice and this is a perfect example.
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Post by: jackelope on June 05, 2016, 01:59:09 PM: I didn't see any advice given.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 05, 2016, 05:07:56 PM: My gsp had something like that we were going to keep an eye on... A couple days later he bit it off and it healed up.
Not positive it is exactly same but was a dark colored skin tag looking thing. :dunno:
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Post by: lewy on June 05, 2016, 05:20:57 PM: Hotspot
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Post by: csaaphill on June 05, 2016, 06:12:22 PM: Ring worm was my guess.
You can pull ticks by grabbing them as close to the skin/top as possible them pull up then out.
I've tried the lighted match or lighter or heated object method before and never worked. I always ended up pulling it myself as stated.
then torch the thing immediately after. Had to pull 100's off my dog once sucked, but did eventually get them all.
Yea now that it's not a tick a vet is next best thing.
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Post by: JDHasty on June 05, 2016, 08:41:44 PM: It is a type of tumor. Most likely benign. But have it biopsied. I have had dozens of labs and have seen it once before. On my dog it was still there when she died of old age.
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Post by: dwils233 on June 05, 2016, 10:06:58 PM: Our dog (lab mix) had something similar on his face I think. Is it fatty lump? Has it been there a while or started to grow in shape or size?

We had ours lasered off and did a biopsy. It was cancerous but had not metastasised. Feel free to PM me, not a cause for panic but some concern. When's his next checkup due? If its in the next month or two I wouldn't rush it
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on June 05, 2016, 11:56:11 PM: Home surgery fail? Good time for a check up and shots
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Post by: Ridgeratt on June 08, 2016, 09:39:54 PM: You could try this, but I would still haul the dawg to a professional. Guess that's why I have my Dawg's physician personal number.

http://pets.webmd.com/
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Post by: Heavyfoot on June 08, 2016, 11:17:23 PM: Look at the last photo posted- it's a man with glasses!!!!! :chuckle: :o
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Post by: JWBINX on June 09, 2016, 04:42:48 PM: Its probably a button tumer, Take your dog to the VET!!!
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Post by: Ruger on June 11, 2016, 06:13:24 AM: Its a Lipoma is a benign fatty lump. They are very common in middle-aged and older dogs, especially on labs. You can have them removed, but you will get them again. The biggest thing is you should get it aspirated to make sure it is not cancerous, most likely not but is nice to know.
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Post by: quadrafire on June 11, 2016, 07:33:06 AM: Looks like an sebaceous adenoma. If it's growing I'd probably have it looked at
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Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2016, 07:26:47 AM: Quote from: quadrafire on June 11, 2016, 07:33:06 AM
Looks like an sebaceous adenoma. If it's growing I'd probably have it looked at
You and your big fancy words....
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Post by: JDHasty on June 13, 2016, 08:45:15 AM: Quote from: Ruger on June 11, 2016, 06:13:24 AM
Its a Lipoma is a benign fatty lump. They are very common in middle-aged and older dogs, especially on labs. You can have them removed, but you will get them again. The biggest thing is you should get it aspirated to make sure it is not cancerous, most likely not but is nice to know.

??Can't imagine how aspirating the lump is going to do anything for it??