I have a small chi/ yorkie male he 8 years, and he has two large hard lumps on his neck and sometime he couch like he choked, he good active playing and walks but he does sleep and doesn't drink as much water as he us to, but bowel is good and he holds his per so I will take him got walks Hope you can help me I'm so afraid something Sinbad wrong Thank you L Crawford. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 9 lbs

Why does my dog have hard neck lumps & a choking cough?

Hi, my name is Pearl from South Africa. I have a 4 year old Jack Russell who is really active and lively. About 2 months ago I started noticing that he has a large lump in his neck, right under the lower jaw. The lump is hard and is surrounded by o

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. It could also be an enlarged lymph node. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and best wishes!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog is 14, over the last year he has been getting lumps over his body. He has gotten severe lumps over the last couple of months which seem to have impacted his drinking since one has formed by his throat. He does not like to be touched or moved w

I'm sorry to hear Taco isn't doing well. Unfortunately, to determine what is going on, he'd need to be examined in person. It would be best to have your vet perform a few tests such as bloodwork (to check organ function and for any illness), an X-ray (to check the throat for obstructions or the growth pressing on his chest or lungs) and a possible sample of the lumps to determine what they are (fatty tumors, growths, cysts, cancerous tumors, etc). Your vet can then help you determine what the best course of action would be for helping Taco feel more comfortable.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi there! We recently found a growth on the back of our dog’s neck. It’s pink towards the base, then gets white and crusty towards the top, and it feels very hard. It seems to be growing quickly! Any idea what this is? Should we be concerned? He is o

Given Champ's age, this lump is most likely to be some type of benign tumor, but there is a always a chance it could be malignant. It could also be a cyst. Given that it seems to be growing quickly, I would have him seen by a vet for it. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have him seen by a vet in the next couple of days to have the lump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated as needed. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My Labrador is eight and overnight has a golf ball sized lump on neck under skin

Depending on the location of the lump, it could be Chico's lymph node that is the swelling. Those get swollen due to lymphoma, cancer, or infection. Any suspicious lump should be checked out by your vet. I recommend taking Chico into your vet to have that lump examined. Your vet can do a test called a fine needle aspirate to determine what that lump could be. To do this, your vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My America bulldog will be 9 years old next month. I noticed today a nodule in his neck area. He is eating plenty and drinking water. I'm scared what this could be! I'm ready g different things on Google and I am scared. This dog is extra special b

Hi. I would take Bobo to the vet today an exam. They may do a needle aspirate which is sticking the lump with a needle to get a sample of cells to look at under the microscope. They're are just as many benign things it could be as scary ones. It may only be a lipoma or cyst. It might be a type of cancer but the sooner it is looked at the sooner it can be treated. Some tumors can be cured by surgical removal so it's best to have it assessed while still small. Best of luck to Bobo.

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My dog Tucker has some lumps all over his body, particularly on his throat. I believe they are causing reverse sneezing, and on top of that he constantly sneezes and gasps. I love my dog and would love to help him, but upon taking him to the vet they

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If there are lumps on his throat and he is having upper respiratory symptoms, I would recommend having x-rays of his upper airway done to see if there is any compression or deviation of the airway due to one of the lumps. He may also be dealing with allergies, in which case you can try an antihistamine. Most people use 1mg per 1lb of body weight every 12 hours for Benadryl. The vet can also insert a small needle into the masses and examine them under a microscope for a better understanding of what the lumps might be. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, my 13 year old Jack Russel has had some lump come up in neck, I think it's her lymphnodes, they are quite large and feel like several clumped together on either side of her neck. They have not gone down since I noticed them 2 weeks ago and today

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I would recommend Roxy be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If they are enlarged lymph nodes throughout her body, it could be due to a development of lymphoma, or an infectious disease, for example. An early diagnosis of either (or another underlying issue) would be very beneficial for treatment. I would recommend she be evaluated by her regular veterinarian, and any necessary testing done. Good luck!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Just noticed my dog has a red lump on his neck. It wasn’t like this yesterday. I did feel a bump when I was petting him a few days ago but today I noticed this red bump. Not sure if I should bring him to a vet or not.

I see what you mean about the red lump on Charlie's neck. It could be a cyst, a benign growth, or potentially a malignant growth if he's an older dog. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give his vet a call in the morning to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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my dog has a clear mole on his neck the size of a bebe or pellet. could it be cancerous

Yes, it is possible that it's malignant, but it could also be a cyst or a benign tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have River seen by a vet tomorrow to have this lump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog when excited makes a weird cough as if trying to clear her chest this happens quite often which is worrying and also she and my terrier have large lump on there side hers is like stones behind tit and his is a inflamed ball to his left side pl

Having a cough when excited would make me concerned that her heart or lungs are not functioning correctly. It could something as mild as a lingering infection or as severe as lung cancer or heart failure. In terms of the lumps and bumps, those sound like masses, which could be cancerous or benign. She needs to go to the vet for an exam and chest x-rays, and then the masses can be sampled to determine if they are concerning once you know how severe the issue in her chest is. Hoping you get some good news.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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