Dog Spots

[feebletoe1492]

Hi we have a terrior dog who is 12 years old. We noticed a raised spot/bump on his forehead.. Its hairless and pink, quite prominent.. Now we have oticed 2 more one on back of head one on his back... Has anybody have any idea what these are, and is it normal?

[woofgang]

if it was me I would get it checked out at the vet....could be flea bits, cysts, loads of things.

[EDDIE51]

12 years is getting near the top of the ' life range ' for a dog ! At that age there are going to be problems ! Unless the dog is showing signs of distress I would not worry about it !

[pixie374]

It might be nothing more than skin tags. I would just get the vet to check, to be safe x

[woofgang]

EDDIE that is not a sensible comment.

[pixie374]

Different breeds have different life expectancies, Eddie... and if something is harmless or treatable, you would want to know- whatever their age is.

[ladybirder]

Terriers can live a very long life, I know one little chap who is 18 years old. Take yours to the vet, just in case it is not harmless or you will never forgive yourself.

[feebletoe1492]

Thanks guys
. Got him booked him in next Thursday. Will give you an update

[ladybirder]

Oh good. Yes, please do and good luck.

[feebletoe1492]

OMG £120 to examine and send sample for laboratory for biopsy and another £350 to remove 3 spots.. And thats if the biopsy is clear... Geeeez

[ladybirder]

Ouch take a deep breath! If they prove to be harmless will they need to be removed feebletoe?

[hereIam]

Vets aren't cheap though, we all know that. Surely your dog is worth it, mine would be.

[woofgang]

they don't biopsy for amusement. Well done for taking care of your friend.

[ladybirder]

Forgot to say thank you for getting back to us feebletoe.

[feebletoe1492]

Thank you for listening

[wolf63]

For a Terrier he is not all that old. I hope that whatever the cause that the Vet can do something to help. x

[feebletoe1492]

Turns out just cysts... Vet wanted £130 for biopsy and a further £350 to remove the cysts... Paid for biopsy but im blowed if im forking out £350 for non threatening cosmetic surgery

[woofgang]

Sensible decision IMO and thanks for letting us know

[dannyk13]

Eddie//12 years is getting near the top of the ' life range ' for a dog//
Not true in respect to terriers, I know of one that lived to be twenty one,and it is common for them to live to between fifteen and twenty.