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MickNMaL · 06-11-2007, 03:01 PM

When I got home today, and took Mickey out of his ex-pen... he rolled over on his back for me to rub his tummy (as always) and I noticed a lump on his penis. It almost looks like a mosquito bite, but it is kinda hard- pea sized. It is closer to the tip. I touched it and it does not appear to hurt him at all. All other functions are normal, he is eating, peeing, pooping, playing just fine. He got his 2nd Lyme shot yesterday- but I dont see how that would have anything to do with it (but of course you never know). I think I will drop by the vet with him 2morrow and see what he has to say- but in the mean time... any idea what this could be??? Mickey is just over 5 months.... not yet neutered. Any takers....??? Please? I somehow managed to get a picture......

YorkieMom55 · 06-11-2007, 03:20 PM

oh, now i see it, it does look like a little bite, is he scratching or messing with it?

Little Bit · 06-11-2007, 03:42 PM

It looks like some kind of bite to me.

jrsygal37 · 06-11-2007, 04:05 PM

Newman had a small lump on his penis. It turned out to be a small abcess. An abcess can come from anything even a little bug bite. I would put a warm as warm as he can stand it without burning him compress on it, gently sqeeze and see if you can get anything out of it and then put neosporin on it. I would take him to the vet though for an antibiotic. Hope this helps. Elaine

sims822257 · 06-11-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

Newman had a small lump on his penis. It turned out to be a small abcess. An abcess can come from anything even a little bug bite. I would put a warm as warm as he can stand it without burning him compress on it, gently sqeeze and see if you can get anything out of it and then put neosporin on it. I would take him to the vet though for an antibiotic. Hope this helps. Elaine

OUCH yikes......I know it may be best for him but I woudl be so pissed if someone came and squeezed on my hoo-hoo!! ha, ha!!

sims822257 · 06-11-2007, 05:58 PM

What about calling the vet - I know Murphy had a spot like that on his eye once and they gave me some antibiotic ointment to put on it and it was gone in a week.

Gizmo's Mom · 06-12-2007, 02:22 AM

Sending well wishes for Mickeys Hoo Hoo. Going to the vet today?

daniellealberta · 06-24-2007, 06:06 AM

Spike had his neuter surgery two weeks ago (June 5th), and this past Tuesday he went to the groomers (June 19th). We had no problems post-surgery, I checked his incision site twice daily and everything looked fine.

Yesterday, I noticed a red area near his incision site. It seems to be weeping a clear fluid, and seems quite hard to the touch (although this might be normal, I can't say I know for sure). I put some antibiotic ointment on it, and it seemed better this morning, although still there! I put some more on before I left for work. We were at the off-leash park on Thursday, and there have been lots of mosquitos lately! I'm wondering if this happened at the groomers, if this is a bug bite, or if something else is going on.

He seems fine otherwise - peeing, poop, eating and drinking, acting as normal. Any thoughts - the vets are closed today!?!

MickNMaL · 06-24-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by daniellealberta

Spike had his neuter surgery two weeks ago (June 5th), and this past Tuesday he went to the groomers (June 19th). We had no problems post-surgery, I checked his incision site twice daily and everything looked fine.

Yesterday, I noticed a red area near his incision site. It seems to be weeping a clear fluid, and seems quite hard to the touch (although this might be normal, I can't say I know for sure). I put some antibiotic ointment on it, and it seemed better this morning, although still there! I put some more on before I left for work. We were at the off-leash park on Thursday, and there have been lots of mosquitos lately! I'm wondering if this happened at the groomers, if this is a bug bite, or if something else is going on.

He seems fine otherwise - peeing, poop, eating and drinking, acting as normal. Any thoughts - the vets are closed today!?!

This is like what Mickey had a few weeks ago. And actually he went to the groomer just about a week before the bump turned up. I was paniced, and was going to take him to the vet- but it cleared up in just a few days. I would keep an eye on it for a day or two, and if it doesnt go away, give the vet a call.

SophieRose · 06-24-2007, 01:54 PM

Glad to hear Mickey's "hoo hoo" is better. Don't you just love the names we give private parts?

daniellealberta · 06-25-2007, 01:22 PM

Just an update on Spike - he was a bit lethargic yesterday and this morning, so he went to the vet to get checked out. Apparently he does have an infection - the vet thinks it was caused by the knot from his neuter stitches. Apparently the knot takes longer to dissolve (if your vet uses the absorbable stitches), and it started to irritate him and became infected. Anyway, he's on Clavamox (an antibiotic), and I'm supposed to apply some ointment and keep him from licking. Total vet cost - $17! I am happy and relieved - I was getting a somewhat worried about the little guy!

ImCKN · 06-25-2007, 02:15 PM

I'm glad you took Spike to the vet. These guys are so small and things can go bad very quickly.

SophieRose · 06-25-2007, 06:38 PM

I am so glad that you took Spike to the vet and prevented him from getting really sick. Excellent information to share and thanks. Sorry about the amount of the vet bill, but it is part of the territory, isn't it? Charlie's initial new vet visit was $387, his dental in July will be over $1,000. My plan is less lunches out, and fewer Starbuck lattes cause he is worth it.

-Deborah

06-11-2007, 03:20 PM	#2
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,219	oh, now i see it, it does look like a little bite, is he scratching or messing with it? __________________ Jeanie, Sunnie Rocky Maggie BlackJack Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History Last edited by YorkieMom55; 06-11-2007 at 03:21 PM.

06-11-2007, 03:42 PM	#3
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,146	It looks like some kind of bite to me. __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

06-11-2007, 05:58 PM	#6
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,430	What about calling the vet - I know Murphy had a spot like that on his eye once and they gave me some antibiotic ointment to put on it and it was gone in a week. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

06-12-2007, 02:22 AM	#7
Gizmo's Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,406 Blog Entries: 6	Sending well wishes for Mickeys Hoo Hoo. Going to the vet today? __________________ Autism steals a child every 20 minutes. Support Autism research... dare to be aware.

06-24-2007, 06:06 AM	#8
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 109	Similar Situation Spike had his neuter surgery two weeks ago (June 5th), and this past Tuesday he went to the groomers (June 19th). We had no problems post-surgery, I checked his incision site twice daily and everything looked fine. Yesterday, I noticed a red area near his incision site. It seems to be weeping a clear fluid, and seems quite hard to the touch (although this might be normal, I can't say I know for sure). I put some antibiotic ointment on it, and it seemed better this morning, although still there! I put some more on before I left for work. We were at the off-leash park on Thursday, and there have been lots of mosquitos lately! I'm wondering if this happened at the groomers, if this is a bug bite, or if something else is going on. He seems fine otherwise - peeing, poop, eating and drinking, acting as normal. Any thoughts - the vets are closed today!?!

06-11-2007, 04:05 PM	#4
jrsygal37 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,478	Newman had a small lump on his penis. It turned out to be a small abcess. An abcess can come from anything even a little bug bite. I would put a warm as warm as he can stand it without burning him compress on it, gently sqeeze and see if you can get anything out of it and then put neosporin on it. I would take him to the vet though for an antibiotic. Hope this helps. Elaine

06-24-2007, 01:54 PM	#10
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,195	Glad to hear Mickey's "hoo hoo" is better. Don't you just love the names we give private parts? __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

06-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#11
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 109	An update! Just an update on Spike - he was a bit lethargic yesterday and this morning, so he went to the vet to get checked out. Apparently he does have an infection - the vet thinks it was caused by the knot from his neuter stitches. Apparently the knot takes longer to dissolve (if your vet uses the absorbable stitches), and it started to irritate him and became infected. Anyway, he's on Clavamox (an antibiotic), and I'm supposed to apply some ointment and keep him from licking. Total vet cost - $17! I am happy and relieved - I was getting a somewhat worried about the little guy!

06-25-2007, 02:15 PM	#12
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 773	I'm glad you took Spike to the vet. These guys are so small and things can go bad very quickly. __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, and Lexie's Mom) Last edited by ImCKN; 06-25-2007 at 02:17 PM.

06-25-2007, 06:38 PM	#13
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,195	I am so glad that you took Spike to the vet and prevented him from getting really sick. Excellent information to share and thanks. Sorry about the amount of the vet bill, but it is part of the territory, isn't it? Charlie's initial new vet visit was $387, his dental in July will be over $1,000. My plan is less lunches out, and fewer Starbuck lattes cause he is worth it. -Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291