I don't want to scare you, but when my bullmastiff had swollen lymph nodes he ended up being diagnosed with lymphoma. That particular breed has lots and lots of loose skin under the neck/chin and big jowls, so we really never noticed that his nodes were swollen. One day it appeared that he couldn't see at all very suddenly, which is what prompted me to take him to the ER vet immediately. The cancer had spread to his eyes and he did lose vision in one of them permanently. We were able to treat him successfully with chemo for two years.
It could also be something minor like allergies as you said, but it's so much better to be safe than sorry. I really hope your vet finds it is nothing.
Oh, as to other locations for lymph nodes, his oncologist showed us that another easy place to check them was between the back legs kind of where their inner "thigh" meets the body. I hope that makes sense.
Please keep us updated. I hope your vet is feeling better tomorrow, and you can get in to see him. |