My dog has lumps and allergies. Which vet treatment is priority?

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My labrador dog who we have had 2 wks now has a bad skin allergy dont no what from as yet been advised to get blood tests and have apaquel 16mg tablets to help him with the itching..also has 3 lumps.1 is a syst,1 is a large wart,but the other 1 was advised it cud be serious but dont no til it removed or tests have been done the vet said either way they all need to be removed...we are on benifits and struggling a little financially.do i prioritize bloods 1st or operation.cant aford both at moment. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 10 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

What a tough situation for you to be in with Charlie! In my opinion, I think having the operation should be the priority. If one of those lumps is cancerous, the sooner it is removed the better. You don't want to leave it and it has the chance to spread. Allergies can be managed with medication, and while blood tests are important, in this case the suspicious lump is more important. I can give you some resources that may help you afford both the operation and the blood tests. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Carefree Credit online. http://www.carefreecredit.co.uk https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/vetcare http://www.easipetcare.com I hope this helps you! Good luck with Charlie, how awful for you to have to face this so soon after adopting him.

My dog has lumps and allergies. Which vet treatment is priority?

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