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Biddy's Mom 06-05-2005 12:15 PM
Help! I don't know what to do.
 
Ok - I wrote about a week and a half ago because Tucker had a huge bump on his head. We assumed that he had just bumped his head and that it would go away. It seemed to pretty much go down, but it never really went away. Well, about 2 days ago we noticed that it seemed to be getting soft. Now this morning it started to bleed!! It bled quite a bit, but the bump was getting smaller (like it was draining). Now it seems swollen again and it keeps bleeding off and on. It's not gushing blood, but it has been bleeding a little bit all day. It's Sunday and I know I will be paying outrageous prices to take him to the emergency vet, but I will if I have to. He doesn't seem to be in any pain (except for when we touch the bump). Does anyone have any advice??
Thanks

txshopper73 06-05-2005 12:17 PM
sounds like he could have been bit by something. keep an eye on it. Is your baby still eating and drinking?

red98vett 06-05-2005 12:24 PM
Oh wow...If I were in your position...I would just go - or call and speak to someone and tell them what's happening....the ER vets may work something out with you .....or they could say you could wait till tommorrow ? I would def talk to someone though and see what they say....GOOD LUCK !!

I thought of a bite of some sort.. but honestly - I've not seen that happen or heard of it...Maybe some of the pro's here can help ...I hope he's ok !!!

Biddy's Mom 06-05-2005 12:25 PM
Oh yeah - he's eating like a pig. He's acting completely normal otherwise. i'll keep an eye on it. i'll be home all day with him tomorrow, so if it doesn't get any better I will bring him to our regular vet tomorrow.

schatzie 06-05-2005 12:47 PM
I sure hope Tucker feels better soon and tomorrow your vet can give you a diagnosis and treat him to make him a 100% again. Well wishes to him!

red98vett 06-05-2005 01:03 PM
My husband has had dogs his whole life and I told him about Tucker and asked him what he would do ....he said the same thing Schatzie said ...and added that I'm an alarmist :D and would go to the vet for a mosquito bite....I told him it would have to be a pretty BIG mosquito bite but yes I probably would...so don't mind me - I would call just to inquire if they have an idea what it could be though...

I really hope your Tucker will be be ok ... if he's eating and drinking ...that's a great sign of feeling good ...and whatever it is ...maybe it's just draining ?...Please let us know OK ?

whispersmom2 06-05-2005 01:11 PM
I am always alarmed about these things-initially. Then, I think like the old nurse tha I am. As nurse-mom I would put warm compresses on the bump for 20 mins every 2-4 hours and make sure the drainage-bleeding is not pus. The better idea might be to use dry clean white cloths to dab the drainage and keep it dry. I would keep him quiet (yeah, right!) and monitor him for food and water and call the vet ASAP if any changes at all!! Have you checked his temp? Should be no more than 102 degrees unless you already have a base-line temp on him that is much different than that.
If he has any changes at all take him to the ER and try to arrange payment. Our er vet charges so much up front-I have it put on my credit card. Let us know how he is doing, okay?

jwash 06-05-2005 02:43 PM
Bump on the head
 
What I would do is monitor closely for fever and if there is not any, use the warm compresses until morning and be at the vets when they open. No, actually what I would do is panic go to the ER and get billed an outrageous amount of money. But since it has been over a week, if there's no sign of infection it does seem like it is a bite of some kind that is doing what it should be doing, getting out of the poor baby. So, the compress should continue that process and it might be ok by morning.

tw4sw 06-05-2005 03:56 PM
Bleeding bump
 
Definitely visit the vet as soon as you can. I am not sure what it could be but with it bleeding off and on, the possibility of infection is there. If the dog does not have a fever now and is eating and drinking normally, sounds like you could wait until Monday.

lycansmom 06-05-2005 04:35 PM
Toby had something similar on his side i thought it was a bite but when i took him to the vet they told me that it was an ingrown hair i had no idea dogs got them to.

MeganS 06-05-2005 05:14 PM
from one tucker mom to another i really hope he's ok. if he's acting normal other than the bump i wouldn't worry about it very much. just keep a close eye on it and bring him to the vet if its not better tomorrow! good luck!

ingallsra 06-06-2005 12:29 AM
My thoughts are with you and Tucker. It's really scary when one of our babies is sick or hurt. Take care and give Tucker a hug. Keep us posted! :)

red98vett 06-06-2005 05:47 AM
Now that the weekend is over - how is that bump now ? I hope it's gone down !

Stitches29 06-06-2005 05:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom
Ok - I wrote about a week and a half ago because Tucker had a huge bump on his head. We assumed that he had just bumped his head and that it would go away. It seemed to pretty much go down, but it never really went away. Well, about 2 days ago we noticed that it seemed to be getting soft. Now this morning it started to bleed!! It bled quite a bit, but the bump was getting smaller (like it was draining). Now it seems swollen again and it keeps bleeding off and on. It's not gushing blood, but it has been bleeding a little bit all day. It's Sunday and I know I will be paying outrageous prices to take him to the emergency vet, but I will if I have to. He doesn't seem to be in any pain (except for when we touch the bump). Does anyone have any advice??
Thanks
May be an abcess. They can be caused by a lot of things, including clogged hair follicles. Have you been cleaning it with hydrogen perioxide? That will ease the pressure. Normally an abcess will swell, then rupture, drain, close, swell again, open, drain. After you clean the area very good, and it still wants to swell and drain, then it's time for Dr. Vet. Good Luck.

ssguzzy828 06-06-2005 05:59 AM
I hpe tucker is doing better. et us know what happens.

Biddy's Mom 06-06-2005 07:14 AM
thanks for the replies everyone. He seemed to be doing better last night, but a few minutes ago it started bleeding again. I called the vet & they want me to bring him in - so he has an appointment at 3. Poor little guy :( He seems happy enough though, he's only in pain if you touch it. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks!

Mya's_Mom 06-06-2005 07:42 AM
Abcess
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stitches29
May be an abcess. They can be caused by a lot of things, including clogged hair follicles. Have you been cleaning it with hydrogen perioxide? That will ease the pressure. Normally an abcess will swell, then rupture, drain, close, swell again, open, drain. After you clean the area very good, and it still wants to swell and drain, then it's time for Dr. Vet. Good Luck.
Years ago my cat had a bump that was an abcess that burst open. I honestly thought someone shot her it looked that bad. Our vet said that had we brought her in earlier it would not of gotten so bad. I believe an abcess can also cause a form of blood poisioning? Our cat was put on antibiotics and had the area cleaned out and needed a couple of stitches.
Please don't wait till it gets that bad.

RMKC 06-06-2005 08:01 AM
oh, i hope he is ok , poor lil guy !

Sydney'sMom 06-06-2005 08:43 AM
Tucker's bump
 
Jessica,
I just saw this thread...How is he doing? :eek:

I've never heard of anything like that. Strange that it just started bleeding now (2 weeks or so after you first noticed it).

I hope it isn't anything serious!

Victri 06-06-2005 08:50 AM
Jessica, I do hope it isn't anything serious, and I hope you feel better soon, it seems like you are taking it worse than Tucker. Please let us know what the Vet has to say.

Biddy's Mom 06-07-2005 07:29 AM
Update
 
Thanks everybody! I took Tuck to the vet yesterday & it was very emotional. He was screaming so loud!! When I came out of the vet's office the people in the waiting room said that his screaming was the saddest thing that they ever heard :(

Well, they didn't really know what it was, but think he probably hit his head and that the bump somehow became infected. They gave him a shot for pain and put him on antibiotics. The sore was SO nasty and painful looking.

OH - and they had to shave his head!!! He looks like such a goof - poor little guy! We're calling him Friar Tucker!!

He was in a lot of pain last night, but he seems to be back to his old self this morning. We'll see how it goes. Thanks again everybody for thinking of him. He apreciates it...

velobabe 06-07-2005 07:34 AM
Hugs to Tucker!! Get well soon little guy!! And the hair will grow back...good as new :)

Stitches29 06-07-2005 07:37 AM
I am so happy that Tucker is doing so much better. I'm no vet, only a retired Health Official, but you described his wound perfect. Without looking, I was almost certain it was an abcess. They are nasty, but treatable. Maybe now we need to find Tucker a little knit cap for his little head. ;)

Biddy's Mom 06-07-2005 07:39 AM
LOL - I didn't think about putting a hat on him. I'll have to get him a little Red Sox cap!!

LvMyYorki 06-07-2005 07:59 AM
I just saw this... I hope Tucker is feeling better! Hopefully the antibiotics will knock out the infection fast!

tw4sw 06-07-2005 05:05 PM
Tucker
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom
Thanks everybody! I took Tuck to the vet yesterday & it was very emotional. He was screaming so loud!! When I came out of the vet's office the people in the waiting room said that his screaming was the saddest thing that they ever heard :(

Well, they didn\'t really know what it was, but think he probably hit his head and that the bump somehow became infected. They gave him a shot for pain and put him on antibiotics. The sore was SO nasty and painful looking.

OH - and they had to shave his head!!! He looks like such a goof - poor little guy! We\'re calling him Friar Tucker!!

He was in a lot of pain last night, but he seems to be back to his old self this morning. We\'ll see how it goes. Thanks again everybody for thinking of him. He apreciates it...
I am glad he is doing better!

red98vett 06-07-2005 05:14 PM
Poor baby - no one said a yorkie had to be brave - I don\'t blame him for screaming...poor little guy - I bet you just wanted to cry hearing that !

I\'m so glad it was something treatable and he\'s feeling better...I\'ve been looking for you to post about Tucker - that\'s such good news !

Chanel and Cheri want him to know they go for that SHAVED look - they think it\'s hot :D

whispersmom2 06-07-2005 05:15 PM
You tell widdle Tucker all his aunties are happy he is feeling better BUT we will wait a while before giving him a big smooch on the head!!!

txshopper73 06-07-2005 06:12 PM
Glad that he\'s doing much better! Friar Tucker, poor baby!!! :p

Marie 06-07-2005 07:31 PM
Poor little Tucker. Im happy is something treatable. He will be fine after taking the antibiotics. Please keep us posted. Gucci sent soft kisses and huggies.


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