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08-14-2008, 11:20 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales
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| Lumps and bumps! My darling 10 year old Pepsi is developing more and more of these lumps on her body! Have had two independant opinions from Vets who tell me they are a condition of the sebaeceous glands and aren't malignant. However, they do grow and one or two have burst making Pepsi very unhappy and uncomfortable indeed. So much so that she just runs and hides away not wanting anyone near her until days later when the burst lump is dried up. Someone said I should treat them like a wart, tie off the lump and let it drop off ... not sure I'm going to try that! Has anyone else's Yorkie suffered in this way? Poor darling thing is getting more of them as each month passes.
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08-14-2008, 12:59 PM | #2 |
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| Oh poor little angel it must be so uncomfortable for her and horrible for you not knowing how to help her. I hope someone can give you some advice soon. Give her a gentle hug from me. Sharon, Charley & Bertie xxxx |
08-14-2008, 02:24 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Poor baby, I haven't had any personal experience with that. Have you tried seeing a dermatologist who may have some other options for you.
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08-14-2008, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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| My First Yorkie Had The Same Things, His Were Under His Neck, And On His Back, They Too Grew, But Never Burst. I Had Him Checked At The Vets And Was Reassured They Were Nothing To Worry About - They Honestly Didnt Appear To Bother Him Too Much. He First Got Them When He Was About 10 Also. We Had Him For A Good Few Years Longer - He Too Was The Light Of My Life, As Harvey Is Now As Well. Good Luck.
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08-15-2008, 12:16 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales
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| Big Thank You to Sharon, Patti and Diane It was very good of you to respond to my posting. One of the vets who saw her was a dermatologist specialist and she said there's nothing to worry about so I guess I just have to accept it's part of the Yorkie scene. Can't help thinking about it though and pondering the causes - why some Yorkies and not others - is it to do with environment/food/genetics? Who knows - it's too complex to get a grip on. So, let's hope that no more of these lumps end up bursting and causing Peps so much agony! Thanks again for your kind words of reassurance.
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08-15-2008, 02:09 AM | #6 |
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| It's just a condition of getting older, not just Yorkies other breeds get them too. They are usually just lipomas or cysts, occassionally warts, but they are all benign as your vet said. The ones that burst are usually cysts. You mustn't tie them off. I know people sometimes do that to themselves with skin tags, but those are a completely different thing. If one does burst, the best thing to do is to gently bathe it with a little luke warm salt water, a teaspoon dissolved in a pint, to remove any of the white lardy stuff that is coming out. Sometimes it will then heal over completely, though sometimes you may get another one growing in the same spot & discharging the white fat a little again through the pore opening. Just bathe it off so it doesn't grow too big again. xx Meggie |
08-15-2008, 05:23 AM | #7 | |
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08-15-2008, 11:34 AM | #8 |
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| My Heidi in her old age sometimes developed cysts that would eventually burst..they didn't seem to bother her too much though..I would bathe the area with some warm water and a little salt then apply savlon skin cream.
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08-17-2008, 03:48 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales
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| A great big thank you to you all ... ... some very good advice on practical action. I have no problem cleaning up the oozing lumps and applying the antiseptic cream to the lumps when she's over the shock of them bursting, but it is so sad and frustrating to see her reaction immediately they burst and for the following 24 hrs. She's getting on in age and what with the development of eye problems too she sometimes feels very sorry for herself. When this is the case she takes herself off to a quiet place away from the puppies and who can blame her! Thanks again for all the advice.
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11-08-2009, 08:16 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Landing, New Jersey
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| Cysts Thank you al for sharing your experiences. My Yorkie is nearly five years old and did have one cyst removed & debrided. He has several other tiny ones but they do not appear to bother him at all! I like very much the Aloe suggestion. Has anyone tried any of the treatments that I see posted on this web site like the Raspberry Skin Treatment? I'm usually leery of trying products that have no "official" sanction but if anyone has used this or other remedies, please let me know.
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01-23-2011, 04:24 PM | #11 |
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| My yorkie, Rosie, will be 7 in a couple of months and I have notices several flesh colored cysts on her legs and back. 2 years ago she had one come up in the corner of her eye. I took her to the vet and they told me it could be cancer and to remove it immediately. Scared me to DEATH.. I had it removed the next day and biopsied. It came back as a benign cyst. These look a lot like the one I had removed but they still worry me. I have asked my "New Vet" about them and she said lots of dogs get them. I am having Rosie's teeth cleaned next month and I am contemplating having the cysts removed. I am constantly checking them and they worry ME to death, they don't seem to bother her at all... Has anyone else seen these on their pets? |
04-11-2011, 12:38 PM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cordell, ok usa
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| I have two yorkies, mother 12yrs (Precious) and daughter 6yrs (Daisy). I moved from Ohio to Oklahoma three years ago. My babies never had anything wrong with them. Last year they started getting lil bumps all over them. Daisy had more than her Precious. I took them to the vet and he said they were moles. I had them removed, expensive trip for both. Daisy have come back but this time they are all over her. They start out looking like fluid filled swollen lumps and then turn in to dry crusted lumps. One is at least 1/2 in high on her back and she seems to be getting them everywhere. The vet is no longer in practice and I live way out in the middle of no where. Has anyone had this happen? I am trying to find a vet that handles lil dogs. Most the vets around my area are for cattle and horses. |
05-23-2011, 07:55 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey, UK
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| ahhh.. poor thing .. that must be really painfull.. the problem when they burst is that is a spot for infection.. she's being really lucky.. maybe the vets can help with something to keep the wound clean or dry it more quickly.. but definately they should give her something to help with the pain... and what about a treatment so they don't appear anymore?? nothing?? I really feel sorry for her... poor baby.. |
05-23-2011, 08:14 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey, UK
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| I've found this website.. I hope it helps.. Dog Skin Treatment Options | Cysts | Black Skin | Dandruff Dog Skin - Sebaceous Cysts http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhid...ceous-cyst.gif Sebaceous cysts can develop in any dog. Sebaceous glands produce an oily substance (sebum) which helps to keep your dog's skin and coat moist. This oily substance moves through little ducts from the gland to the hair follicle, then it moves up the hair follicle to the skin. If the hair follicle becomes blocked, the oily substance can't escape. The gland continues to produce sebum which then forms a cyst. These cysts can become as large as 2 inches in diameter. They're not usually painful, and in many cases they resolve without treatment. If your dog's cyst is not going away, apply a warm compress to see if it loosens the plug blocking the follicle and allows the sebum to drain. Sometimes the cyst will actually rupture and discharge its contents onto your dog's skin. If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, the area needs to be kept clean so it doesn't attract flies. Again, the rupture will often heal without treatment. If the cyst doesn't go away on its own, it may need surgical removal. Your Old Dog: Maintaining Health, Happiness And Nutrition recommends using warm compresses 3-4 times daily on the dog cyst until you see results. Keep in mind that these type of cysts are soft. If you see no improvement or the cyst(s) appear red and bleeding or hard to the touch, make an appointment with your Veterinarian. |
05-23-2011, 08:18 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey, UK
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| and this other one as well.. shame that they don't show any pictures.. HHS: Veterinary Medicine Community Client Instructions -- Sebaceous Gland Tumors Dog Skin Lumps and Bumps | Skin, Sebaceous, Dogs good Luck |
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