Something wrong with my dog...

Philippines
June 19, 2007 12:46am CST
I have a big male rottweiler and there's something wrong with his skin. It started as a small bald spot on his left butt cheek. I thought it was just because he usually sits on that part of his butt so the part became calloused. But after a few months the bald spot became bigger and bigger. Its now as big as my palm but what's worse is that its as if something is growing inside. Its now hanging by his side. I've tried researching it on the internet but nothing has come up. I couldn't bring him to a vet since he's so big and couldn't fit in the car. The "thing" doesn't seem to irritate him though he doesn't scratch on it but whenever I try to pinch it he gets hurt. Would anyone of you know what this is? I'm hoping its not cancer.
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• United States
19 Jun 07
it sounds like it might be a tumor. what causes them i dont know, but it DEFINATLY needs to be looked at by a VET! ask a friend to give you a ride or something, cause you need to have it checked out!
• United States
19 Jun 07
i dont want to freak you out or anything, but check out this info on tumors. www.kateconnick.com/library/mastcelltumor.html you really need to see the vet and make sure that everything is benign.
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
Oh my...I read the article and it DOES sound scary...although he's not having any other symptoms I'm still scared. I'm still hoping its not a tumor but I'm definitely heading to the vet! Thanks so much for the info!
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
I checked out some pictures of mast cell tumor but ut doesn't look the same...waaah. My dog has a brownish / blackish lump...and its protruding from the body, something like bubblegum stuck in your hair... :(