My dog limps, has a swollen lump. Is it infection or spinal hernia?

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Between Fri-Sat., my 9 years old silky terrier started limping, yelping, contorting in pain, and his neck became bent towards the left. Upon checking, I found a swollen painful soft lump near his right axillary lymph. I gave him sea buckthorn oil to reduce inflammation, which had good effect. However, several hours later, episode repeated. Took him to the vet, who ran his fingers along spine, concluding a likely spinal hernia. Could symptoms be just of infection to treat with antibiotics? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Silky Terrier | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he has swollen lymph nodes then he could have an infection or possibly lymphoma. Your vet can run blood-work and aspirate the lymph node to determine why it is enlarged. If he has an infection than he would need an antibiotic to treat. If he has a problem with a disc in his back then he would also need an anti-inflammatory and pain medications.

My dog limps, has a swollen lump. Is it infection or spinal hernia?

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