My dog has a throat lump, runny nose, and won't eat. Should I go to ER?

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Hello. My dog has a big lump just on his throat. Yeatserday he would not stop sleeping and had a runny nose and today he did not eat breakfast and barely had dinner. What should I do meanwhile because our vet opens back on Monday? Thank You. Pet's info: Dog | Basenji | Male | neutered | 11 months and 29 days old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Based on what you are describing and the location of the lump I would be concerned that your dog has either enlarged lymph nodes (either from infection or cancer) or an abscess. Since your dog has these symptoms and is lethargic as well I would be concerned about a systemic illness. I would recommend taking your dog to see the emergency vet instead of waiting to see how he does over the weekend. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog has a throat lump, runny nose, and won't eat. Should I go to ER?

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