Has anyone ever seen something like this? My boxer Molly came in yesterday a.m. with this weird bump/lesion on her leg? It's not bothering her at all but it worries me. I emailed pix to my vet and I'm waiting for a response. I gave her some benedryl last night.

It's hard to tell in the pictures, but could it be Ring Worm? Poor Baby! I hope that the Vets gets back to you soon.

I just got an email from my vet who said the picture was blurry but it looked like an insect bite. Does it look like something that could be from worms? Would my other dog have it too?

I'm no Doctor, but Ring Worm I don't think, is an actual Worm. I think it's like a Fungus. The only reason it looks like Ring Worm to me, is because of what looks like raised edges, and it's symetrical. I would go with what the Vets says, because she/he is more knowledgeable that I am. If it is Ring Worm, it can definitely be passed from Animal to Animal, to Human. When I was a child, I'd get it a lot, and the Doctor said it was from the Sand Box. (?)

Well that's what worried me, it was so symmetrical and all of a sudden, wasn't like she had been licking an area or anything ! I'm going to call the vet again now and ask. I have a 11 month old baby in the house and he loves and plays with these dogs all day long.. I need to make sure it's not worms.. Thank You

I looked Ring Worm up, and I was right...it has NOTHING to do with Worms, it's a Fungus!

It doesn't really look like ringworm to me. Ringworm usually has raised edges and is usually pretty crusty and white. It's not always white, but it usually looks pretty bumpy/crusty.

But to be sure, don't let the dog near the kids. Ringworm is extremely contagious spreads like crazy.

Did it just pop up suddenly?

My concern is Boxer and lump. From the picture, it looks as if it could be a mast cell tumor.

Did it just pop up suddenly?

My concern is Boxer and lump. From the picture, it looks as if it could be a mast cell tumor.

I was just coming to post the same thing. My dog is going thru this now. She has cancer and its really hard to deal with. GET IT CHECKED!!!!!! ASAP


Google Mast Cell Tumor and click images. It looks just like this

and my dogs popped up out of no where.

Who is your vet?

Gosh Manolo, and Catt..I hope that you guys are wrong! Usually Cancer has irregular borders, this looks pretty well rounded off. If you look closely, the border is raised like Ring Worm, and the center of it looks raw, just like Ring Worm when it first presents. You two know your Boxers, and Manolo..it's still fresh in your memory, but again..I hope that you're both wrong.

Gosh Manolo, and Catt..I hope that you guys are wrong! Usually Cancer has irregular borders, this looks pretty well rounded off. If you look closely, the border is raised like Ring Worm, and the center of it looks raw, just like Ring Worm when it first presents. You two know your Boxers, and Manolo..it's still fresh in your memory, but again..I hope that you're both wrong.

Not really... I have seen several like this... remember I Do work at a vet... and tea that can pop up this fast.

Okay, my vet has only mentioned that it could be an insect bite. Do I need to see someone else to rule out MCT? I know boxers are so prone to Cancer and tumors so I don't even want to chance it.
This bump or whatever it is literally happened over night, it wasn't a gradual growth of anything and the vet just checked her out last week !!

Sure he hasn't been licking at it, maybe did so overnight? Seems like a hotspot. They can pop up very quick and grow in size in just hours. Is it oozing? Hotspots occur for a number of reasons with the main reason being........a bug bite like your vet said.

Okay, my vet has only mentioned that it could be an insect bite. Do I need to see someone else to rule out MCT? I know boxers are so prone to Cancer and tumors so I don't even want to chance it.
This bump or whatever it is literally happened over night, it wasn't a gradual growth of anything and the vet just checked her out last week !!

Did you take your dog back to the vet or just call on the phone? I would certainly get it looked at. Maybe Catt will chime in with the name of the specialist she went to.

I also thought of a hot spot, but after observing her for 24 hours, she's not licking or messing with it at all.

Did you take your dog back to the vet or just call on the phone? I would certainly get it looked at. Maybe Catt will chime in with the name of the specialist she went to.

I sent a PM to Catt also, I think we use the same vet so I'm going to see if she had any other ideas of where I might get her checked out just to be sure.

I would take her in to see her regular Vet. You said earlier that you emailed her the pictures, and she said they were blurry or something. She never actually saw the wound. Tell her your concerns for MCT. I really hope that it is something simple. Let us know what happens, and good luck to you.

I agree with the others, have it checked. My Brandy's mast cell started between her 2 front toes and it was red, raised and symetrical. Doc's originally thought it was some sort of infection even though it wasn't oozing. Her's came about very quickly too, seemed like over night. Good luck with whatever it may be.

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PLEASE GET IT CHECKED ASAP!! The pictures made my heart jump. My Indy's MCT started on his face. Looks just like that. Do a full biopsy not just a needle. We didn't get a positive diagnosis until we did a full one.

I don't want to scare you but you need to be proactive. Better safe..... I don't want anyone to go thru what we went thru.

We saw an oncologist in Annapolis.

Dr. Yasuda has been taking care of my dog. Shes at Three Notch and I LOVE her.

I cant believe all this chatter about a pet that you say means a lot to you.

IF it was your child, you would be at the ER in a flash.

Quit trying to get a diagnosis on the Forums from a poor photo and get your dog to your Vet ASAP!
(Yes, your photo is poor: not in focus, no tool for scale or color, and only 2 views)

GO TO YOU VET and quit the Forum guessing game!!!!!

And why Benedryl?
Just because someone said so in a post about Mast tumors in Boxers?
You a Doc or something to know what to medication to administer without seeing a Vet?

WOW, aren't we mean in the morning! She gave the Benedryl to the pooch in case it was a Bug Bite, and she thought it would help in the event it would start to itch. Also, thank God she did go on the forum to ask & post photos about the lesion. Some people might have just waited, and done nothing at all. All she was doing was asking for opinions, and not a diagnosis. She had full intentions of taking her Pup to the Vet. I thought her pictures were just fine. Not everybody is a Photographer like you! Now BE NICE!!

WOW, aren't we mean in the morning! She gave the Benedryl to the pooch in case it was a Bug Bite, and she thought it would help in the event it would start to itch. Also, thank God she did go on the forum to ask & post photos about the lesion. Some people might have just waited, and done nothing at all. All she was doing was asking for opinions, and not a diagnosis. She had full intentions of taking her Pup to the Vet. I thought her pictures were just fine. Not everybody is a Photographer like you! Now BE NICE!!

:killingme

Awful, isn't it?

KDenise is a great pet owner and cares very much for her pets.

I sent a PM to Catt also, I think we use the same vet so I'm going to see if she had any other ideas of where I might get her checked out just to be sure.

I sent you a reply last night. Like Indy said, sometimes a needle aspirate will not show the cancer cells and it's best to get a biospy. It's also a good idea to get any lymph nodes near the area tested as well.

Although, when 'our' vet did the aspirate on Biscuit, it did show as positive and she referred me to Annapolis. I went there but just wasn't "feeling" the oncologist. Because Biscuit has a pretty bad genetic heart problem, he's been going to Dr. Braz-Ruivo at Dogs & Cats Veterinary Referral in Bowie. I decided to continue taking him there. Dr. Braz-Ruivo's wife is the oncologist there and the surgeon there was wonderful. She is no longer there but they do have another very well respected surgeon there. There is a very specific protocol to follow when performing surgery on mast cell tumors. Since they are histimine driven, they tend to "explode" if knicked and it's important to use benadryl and different instruments throughout the surgery.

I'd be happy to chat with you about my experience but please get this checked out as soon as possible. Mast cell tumors can come up over night..they can also disappear or get smaller..no two react the same.

I also use another vet from time to time at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. She has Boxers and her parents also raise very nice, well-bred Boxers.

Shoot me a PM or an email (I belive you have that from our other conversations).

i cant believe all this chatter about a pet that you say means a lot to you.

If it was your child, you would be at the er in a flash.

Quit trying to get a diagnosis on the forums from a poor photo and get your dog to your vet asap!
(yes, your photo is poor: Not in focus, no tool for scale or color, and only 2 views)

go to you vet and quit the forum guessing game!!!!!

And why benedryl?
Just because someone said so in a post about mast tumors in boxers?
You a doc or something to know what to medication to administer without seeing a vet?



2 words... Seek help !!

2 words... Seek help !!

It's really sad because I do think she means well she just doesn't know how to speak to people. I hope when she grows up she can be a better communicator. That being said, I also sent you a pm. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything or you just want to talk.

This is what Indy's MCT looked like before we could get it diagnosed.

It's really sad because I do think she means well she just doesn't know how to speak to people. I hope when she grows up she can be a better communicator. That being said, I also sent you a pm. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything or you just want to talk.

Thank you again, I got your PM just now and I used to LOVE boxerworld.com but was actually kicked off b/c I have an underground fence for my two boxers. I mentioned it in a post and I guess that's not allowed.

This is what Indy's MCT looked like before we could get it diagnosed.

WOW..that's exactly what Molly's leg looks like.

Thank you again, I got your PM just now and I used to LOVE boxerworld.com but was actually kicked off b/c I have an underground fence for my two boxers. I mentioned it in a post and I guess that's not allowed.

Ha! I got kicked off once too. I was looking for a breeder before we got Indy. I learned my lesson and rejoined a few month later. You can be a guest and read the forums.

Ha! I got kicked off once too. I was looking for a breeder before we got Indy. I learned my lesson and rejoined a few month later. You can be a guest and read the forums.

Maybe I'll have to rejoin, I was upset because I really lost some great photo's of my Chloe girl (she has since passed from Cancer).

Good luck w/your doggie.

I sent you a reply last night. Like Indy said, sometimes a needle aspirate will not show the cancer cells and it's best to get a biospy. It's also a good idea to get any lymph nodes near the area tested as well.

Although, when 'our' vet did the aspirate on Biscuit, it did show as positive and she referred me to Annapolis. I went there but just wasn't "feeling" the oncologist. Because Biscuit has a pretty bad genetic heart problem, he's been going to Dr. Braz-Ruivo at Dogs & Cats Veterinary Referral in Bowie. I decided to continue taking him there. Dr. Braz-Ruivo's wife is the oncologist there and the surgeon there was wonderful. She is no longer there but they do have another very well respected surgeon there. There is a very specific protocol to follow when performing surgery on mast cell tumors. Since they are histimine driven, they tend to "explode" if knicked and it's important to use benadryl and different instruments throughout the surgery.

I'd be happy to chat with you about my experience but please get this checked out as soon as possible. Mast cell tumors can come up over night..they can also disappear or get smaller..no two react the same.

I also use another vet from time to time at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. She has Boxers and her parents also raise very nice, well-bred Boxers.

Shoot me a PM or an email (I belive you have that from our other conversations).
MCTs can get smaller???? OH GOD! My Laila had a lump on her head but it went away. A vet tech ( at another vet NOT my vet) told me MCTs cant get smaller so I didnt ask my vet about it.... The lump is back now. I guess i'll ask my doc on Fri...


sorry didnt mean to talk about something else... carry on

This is what Indy's MCT looked like before we could get it diagnosed.

Lailas look very different. it was TINY

Visited the vet today, was very pleased with Dr. Craig at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. Not as pleased with the results. She said she was very shocked that the results were MCT because of Molly's age (18 months). We are doing some drops to attempt to shrink the tumor for approx 2-3 weeks and then surgery. She said to try these drops of Lick Granuloma Sol. Does anyone have any positive results with these drops ?

Visited the vet today, was very pleased with Dr. Craig at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. Not as pleased with the results. She said she was very shocked that the results were MCT because of Molly's age (18 months). We are doing some drops to attempt to shrink the tumor for approx 2-3 weeks and then surgery. She said to try these drops of Lick Granuloma Sol. Does anyone have any positive results with these drops ?

I am sorry for the diagnosis, but very happy you went to the see your Vet in person!
Is the occurrence of MST at 18 months related to genetic predisposition?

Good luck with the treatment!

Visited the vet today, was very pleased with Dr. Craig at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. Not as pleased with the results. She said she was very shocked that the results were MCT because of Molly's age (18 months). We are doing some drops to attempt to shrink the tumor for approx 2-3 weeks and then surgery. She said to try these drops of Lick Granuloma Sol. Does anyone have any positive results with these drops ?

Oh wow, I was afraid of that. Don't know anything about those drops but they do try to shrink the tumor with different things.

I'm glad you liked Dr. Craig, I really like her too.

Try to remain positive..and definitely change her diet to grain free and low carbs! If you need me for anything, ideas, an ear, whatever, you have my number.

Oh wow, I was afraid of that. Don't know anything about those drops but they do try to shrink the tumor with different things.

I'm glad you liked Dr. Craig, I really like her too.

Try to remain positive..and definitely change her diet to grain free and low carbs! If you need me for anything, ideas, an ear, whatever, you have my number.

:yay:

Catt IS THE ONE to listen to and lean on about this!

:huggy:.... and good luck.

Wow, I am sorry to hear that. Did you discuss beginning to use benadryl for the MCT? You can give 1 mg per pound twice a day. Also as Catt said to change her diet and go as low carb as possible. Also, do some research on vetalog and possibly discuss it with your vet. I heard good things about the results and not needing surgery. Please see below:

Mast Cell Tumor Rescue Boxer - Boxer Board (http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/dog-health-issues-questions/161224-mast-cell-tumor-rescue-boxer.html)

If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I pm'ed you my email and cell phone number.

Wow, I am sorry to hear that. Did you discuss beginning to use benadryl for the MCT? You can give 1 mg per pound twice a day. Also as Catt said to change her diet and go as low carb as possible. Also, do some research on vetalog and possibly discuss it with your vet. I heard good things about the results and not needing surgery. Please see below:

Mast Cell Tumor Rescue Boxer - Boxer Board (http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/dog-health-issues-questions/161224-mast-cell-tumor-rescue-boxer.html)

If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I pm'ed you my email and cell phone number.

:banghead:.... forgot about you
:huggy:.... you are also a great one to lean on as well :buddies:

Lailas look very different. it was TINY

My boxer has a few of these on him... behind the ear, his paw, and a recent one near his rib cage.

My boxer has a few of these on him... behind the ear, his paw, and a recent one near his rib cage.

I'm guessing you got them checked. This is also a MCT.

to the OP.. I'm sooo sorry you are going thru this too. I have a thread about my dogs journey. GOOD LUCK and lots of <3

I'm guessing you got them checked. This is also a MCT.


I had one of them looked at about a year ago. The other two have not been checked by a vet. My boxer is 9 and fairly healthy, despite being diagnosed with cancer last year. Quite honestly, I think the vet misdiagnosed him. But, even with his skin stuff, I see no reason to put him through surgery at his age. :smile:

histocytoma can often look like MCT's. They are very hard to tell apart without testing. They are bumps that will come up and then disappear. That was what they thought Indy had orginally, even after a needle biopsy we didn't get a positive result. Rarely does a dog get a MCT on his face. My advise is have all the bumps checked. A round of antibiotics will help a histocytoma go away faster.

I cant believe all this chatter about a pet that you say means a lot to you.

IF it was your child, you would be at the ER in a flash.

Quit trying to get a diagnosis on the Forums from a poor photo and get your dog to your Vet ASAP!
(Yes, your photo is poor: not in focus, no tool for scale or color, and only 2 views)

GO TO YOU VET and quit the Forum guessing game!!!!!

And why Benedryl?
Just because someone said so in a post about Mast tumors in Boxers?
You a Doc or something to know what to medication to administer without seeing a Vet?Only you would compare an animal to a child. :smack:

And it looks like the forum Boxer guru's were unfortunately right.

How does your crow taste?

Only you would compare an animal to a child. :smack:

And it looks like the forum Boxer guru's were unfortunately right.

How does your crow taste?

She has been getting called out for false info a lot lately...hilarious! :killingme

Only you would compare an animal to a child. :smack:

And it looks like the forum Boxer guru's were unfortunately right.

How does your crow taste?

:killingme guess good.. cuz she eats it everyday!!!

She has been getting called out for false info a lot lately...hilarious! :killingme

I know right:killingme

KDenise, I'm sorry to hear the news, but at the same time..I am happy that you came on the Forum, and sought help right away from the Vet. I am not familiar with MCT, and have never seen it, so I am thankful I know what it can look like now. Good luck with your Pup, and keep us posted with the progress.

Thanks everyone, I'm keeping thoughts and prayers positive. I think Molly has a lot in her favor, one being she is so young. The other being that we caught it so fast. Thanks to everyone because I honestly don't know I'd have made the attempt to get her checked out so dire if others hadn't had shared their experiences and knowledge. Thanks again to Catt for the ear( I was a little emotional last night).

I'm trying to find anyone who has more knowledge of these drops that the Dr. has asked me to apply. There is a distinct possibility that I may be wrong, but could it be possible that they are shrinking this tumor within 2 days? Is that even a possibility? It's def. changing in color, and not like a bad, weird color. And maybe it's wishful thinking but it seems to not be so puffy, but the diameter hasn't changed? Posting pix next. Hope crazy Katelin doesn't chime in. (maybe that'll deter her)

Thanks everyone, I'm keeping thoughts and prayers positive. I think Molly has a lot in her favor, one being she is so young. The other being that we caught it so fast. Thanks to everyone because I honestly don't know I'd have made the attempt to get her checked out so dire if others hadn't had shared their experiences and knowledge. Thanks again to Catt for the ear( I was a little emotional last night).

For such a petite woman, Catt has huge shoulders :huggy:

Molly's MCT

I'm sorry I'm not familiar with the drops but could it be treating the inflammation, redness, etc? Just a guess and would explain why its shrinking and looking better.

:huggy: wish you and Molly the best.

I'm trying to find anyone who has more knowledge of these drops that the Dr. has asked me to apply. There is a distinct possibility that I may be wrong, but could it be possible that they are shrinking this tumor within 2 days? Is that even a possibility? It's def. changing in color, and not like a bad, weird color. And maybe it's wishful thinking but it seems to not be so puffy, but the diameter hasn't changed? Posting pix next. Hope crazy Katelin doesn't chime in. (maybe that'll deter her)

I don't know anything about it but I posted on boxerworld to see if anyone has used it or knows anything about it.

I don't know anything about it but I posted on boxerworld to see if anyone has used it or knows anything about it.

I googled it and it seems like it's commonly used for hot spots or something similar, but Molly doesn't bother licking it at all?:shrug:

Sorry, this was it for replies:

The solution is typically used to DETER pets from licking so I suppose in a round about way that if the MCT were being made larger by licking it AND if this stuff really worked and the licking were to cease it *may* become smaller as in back to NORMAL size (for the tumor) and not swell up from the licking which could cause it to release histamine.
Sort of like Benedryl would do and we know for certain that it works is most cases. Stop or lesson the production of histamine and the reaction caused by the histamine release is lessened (swelling would go down).
Aside from injecting the tumor with medication, treating with chemo (long shot) or undergoing radiation treatments MCT's don't "shrink". You have to have something that actually fights the vicious tumor cells, stops the production of histamine, etc....

How is Molly doing? How are you holding up?

I was just thinking of all of this.

hope everything is ok

We're still on our 3 week lick granuloma drops, 2 times a day. I can't help but think that it's shrunk considerably. Which means what? I'll attach pictures. I know they're terrible pictures, but it's actually pretty much flush with her skin now, but no hair regrowth at all. So it's a flat, hairless spot pretty much????

Just because we needed a laugh after all this.

We're still on our 3 week lick granuloma drops, 2 times a day. I can't help but think that it's shrunk considerably. Which means what? I'll attach pictures. I know they're terrible pictures, but it's actually pretty much flush with her skin now, but no hair regrowth at all. So it's a flat, hairless spot pretty much????
WOW, it really does look good. It's definitly shrunk compared to the first photos that you took. I am curious...did the Doctor have you put her on some Benedryl?

NO, no benadryl at all. Which was another thing I was curious about?

Here are some maybe better angles?

She has a good support system in place :-)

They are just beautiful!

Yeah, you don't find Molly without Remi close behind, despite the fact that he's a year and a half older, he follows her lead. Which is why we can't have Molly sick. We lost Chloe to cancer and Remi was devastated to the point he stopped eating, and was just completely lost. I can't imagine going through that again.

I cannot believe how much better that looks!!

She has a good support system in place :-)

Awwww!

She has a good support system in place :-)

I love the lips in the last picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wondering... if the lump is gone does that mean the cancer is gone? couldnt it be below the skin too?

HI ! Well the lump is gone, but no hair regrowth. We have an appointment with the vet tomorrow afternoon to see whether she still wants to operate.

FINGERS CROSSED, maybe the vet was wrong :shrug:

They are so CUTE! The bump is gone, and looks good. Maybe it will be awhile before the Fur returns to that area I would think. But that's something to ask the Vet tomorrow, along with your question about "If the bump is gone, does that mean the Cancer is gone too".? Keep a close eye to between the toes. My Friend's Boxer had it between his toes. It's been about 2 years, and he's doing fine. Good luck to you & Molly tomorrow.

They are so CUTE! The bump is gone, and looks good. Maybe it will be awhile before the Fur returns to that area I would think. But that's something to ask the Vet tomorrow, along with your question about "If the bump is gone, does that mean the Cancer is gone too".? Keep a close eye to between the toes. My Friend's Boxer had it between his toes. It's been about 2 years, and he's doing fine. Good luck to you & Molly tomorrow.

Thank You, I will let everyone know after the appt. I am sure they will try and get more samples from that area, which I'm sure will be even more painful now, but it's better to know and go from there I think.

:starcat: well, we just got back from the vet. Because the tumor shrunk SO much in size, she (Dr. Craig) said she really thinks it is more likely a histiocytoma. She said both the MCT and the histiocytoma look very similar under the microscope but b/c it responded so well to the lick granuloma solution she doubted it was a MCT. I also asked about the drops and how I couldn't find any info on the any drops, she said that they make that solution there at the hospital and it's labeled "Lick Granuloma Sol" more for them to identify it for billing and that it consists of 2 different anti inflammatory meds. Long story short, she wants 2 more weeks on the Lick Granuloma solution and then take her off. If it has regrowth then... we will schedule surgery but she said again, she was very pleased with how it looked now :cartwheel

:starcat: well, we just got back from the vet. Because the tumor shrunk SO much in size, she (Dr. Craig) said she really thinks it is more likely a histiocytoma. She said both the MCT and the histiocytoma look very similar under the microscope but b/c it responded so well to the lick granuloma solution she doubted it was a MCT. I also asked about the drops and how I couldn't find any info on the any drops, she said that they make that solution there at the hospital and it's labeled "Lick Granuloma Sol" more for them to identify it for billing and that it consists of 2 different anti inflammatory meds. Long story short, she wants 2 more weeks on the Lick Granuloma solution and then take her off. If it has regrowth then... we will schedule surgery but she said again, she was very pleased with how it looked now :cartwheel

:yay:

:yahoo:

:starcat: well, we just got back from the vet. Because the tumor shrunk SO much in size, she (Dr. Craig) said she really thinks it is more likely a histiocytoma. She said both the MCT and the histiocytoma look very similar under the microscope but b/c it responded so well to the lick granuloma solution she doubted it was a MCT. I also asked about the drops and how I couldn't find any info on the any drops, she said that they make that solution there at the hospital and it's labeled "Lick Granuloma Sol" more for them to identify it for billing and that it consists of 2 different anti inflammatory meds. Long story short, she wants 2 more weeks on the Lick Granuloma solution and then take her off. If it has regrowth then... we will schedule surgery but she said again, she was very pleased with how it looked now :cartwheel
WOW!! Great News! My fingers are crossed!

I'm glad to hear Molly responded so well to treatment.

I now have custody of my son's 3 year old boxer. I've had him for going on three weeks now. Two weeks ago I noticed a spot on his back by his shoulder blade. I thought he had a tick. It wasn't. This morning I noticed it has now tripled in size. I will need to make him a vet appointment. My question is: I recently switched vets with my older dogs to All Kinds. You think it would be ok to take him there? Anyone know if the vets there are good with boxers and these tumors? I'm praying it's not MCT, but need to get him checked to be sure. I've also been switching his food (he had him on Bil Jack sensitive stomach) to Earthborne which is grain free. Any chance this could be some kind of reaction to his food change?

I'm glad to hear Molly responded so well to treatment.

I now have custody of my son's 3 year old boxer. I've had him for going on three weeks now. Two weeks ago I noticed a spot on his back by his shoulder blade. I thought he had a tick. It wasn't. This morning I noticed it has now tripled in size. I will need to make him a vet appointment. My question is: I recently switched vets with my older dogs to All Kinds. You think it would be ok to take him there? Anyone know if the vets there are good with boxers and these tumors? I'm praying it's not MCT, but need to get him checked to be sure. I've also been switching his food (he had him on Bil Jack sensitive stomach) to Earthborne which is grain free. Any chance this could be some kind of reaction to his food change?

nope....

its a boxer... :shrug:... they get masses/tumors

All kinds is great!!!! see if you can get in with Adam.... dont know if they let you pick.

and he has not have any shots the past week right?

does it feel SQ or deeper into the muscle :coffee:

nope....

its a boxer... :shrug:... they get masses/tumors

All kinds is great!!!! see if you can get in with Adam.... dont know if they let you pick.

and he has not have any shots the past week right?

does it feel SQ or deeper into the muscle :coffee:

No shots. I don't know how deep it is.

Like I said, it started out really tiny. I thought it was a tick. This morning it's about the size of a dime. I'll get him an appointment there.

No shots. I don't know how deep it is.

Like I said, it started out really tiny. I thought it was a tick. This morning it's about the size of a dime. I'll get him an appointment there.


go soon..... and good luck with that.

go soon..... and good luck with that.

Monday at 5. I'm on a cancellation list.

Monday at 5. I'm on a cancellation list.

damn

I'm glad to hear Molly responded so well to treatment.

I now have custody of my son's 3 year old boxer. I've had him for going on three weeks now. Two weeks ago I noticed a spot on his back by his shoulder blade. I thought he had a tick. It wasn't. This morning I noticed it has now tripled in size. I will need to make him a vet appointment. My question is: I recently switched vets with my older dogs to All Kinds. You think it would be ok to take him there? Anyone know if the vets there are good with boxers and these tumors? I'm praying it's not MCT, but need to get him checked to be sure. I've also been switching his food (he had him on Bil Jack sensitive stomach) to Earthborne which is grain free. Any chance this could be some kind of reaction to his food change?

when pixie was on here she took her dog there for a tumor of some sort and they did great. I would give them a try Dr. Autumn Terry was good with bruno when we found a lump on her she tested it asap and glad to find out was just a cyst no tumor but we have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't grow or become angry (which means inflamed).

I'm glad to hear Molly responded so well to treatment.

I now have custody of my son's 3 year old boxer. I've had him for going on three weeks now. Two weeks ago I noticed a spot on his back by his shoulder blade. I thought he had a tick. It wasn't. This morning I noticed it has now tripled in size. I will need to make him a vet appointment. My question is: I recently switched vets with my older dogs to All Kinds. You think it would be ok to take him there? Anyone know if the vets there are good with boxers and these tumors? I'm praying it's not MCT, but need to get him checked to be sure. I've also been switching his food (he had him on Bil Jack sensitive stomach) to Earthborne which is grain free. Any chance this could be some kind of reaction to his food change?

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not familiar with All Kinds, but I read/hear on these threads that it's a favorite of quite a few others with dogs. Your boxer is young too, the vet I saw was very shocked because of Molly's age so maybe you're will turn out the same !! Dr. Craig was really great too, and her mother is a boxer breeder so she was very familiar with the breed and their strong history of tumors.

I'm glad to hear Molly responded so well to treatment.

I now have custody of my son's 3 year old boxer. I've had him for going on three weeks now. Two weeks ago I noticed a spot on his back by his shoulder blade. I thought he had a tick. It wasn't. This morning I noticed it has now tripled in size. I will need to make him a vet appointment. My question is: I recently switched vets with my older dogs to All Kinds. You think it would be ok to take him there? Anyone know if the vets there are good with boxers and these tumors? I'm praying it's not MCT, but need to get him checked to be sure. I've also been switching his food (he had him on Bil Jack sensitive stomach) to Earthborne which is grain free. Any chance this could be some kind of reaction to his food change?
I would take the little guy to any Vet that you prefer. If you aren't secure in what they have to say...move on. I have heard nothing but GOOD stuff about them, but keep in mind, I've never been there. I hope it is not MCT, but if it is...time is of the essence. Keep us posted, and fingers crossed.

My brother's dog gets ingrown hairs (or something like that) all the time. Some have gotten pretty large and we were worried they might be the beginning of a tumor, but so far just ingrown hairs.

My lab mix had a MST when she was about 2. We took her to MASH for the surgery. could not say enough good things about her treatment there. We had her another 9 years after that before we lost her to complications from diabetes. She did great and had no recurrence. Hope its just a fatty tumor and nothing more serious!

My lab mix had a MST when she was about 2. We took her to MASH for the surgery. could not say enough good things about her treatment there. We had her another 9 years after that before we lost her to complications from diabetes. She did great and had no recurrence. Hope its just a fatty tumor and nothing more serious!


MASH is great too !!

Tater met Dr. Adam yesterday. Good news is he does not think it's a MCT after doing a core biopsy. He said there is a possibility he missed the core, but he is hoping it is a hysitoma (sp?). I have to keep a watch on it and return if it gets bigger. Hoping it will just go away on it's own.

I really do like him. He's made me feel like my dog is the only dog in the world when he's there, and I'm sure he does that for everyone. Personality goes a LONG way in that business.

Thank you Dr. Adam!
Love,
Tater

We need updates on all the Boxers!! Please....

Tater met Dr. Adam yesterday. Good news is he does not think it's a MCT after doing a core biopsy. He said there is a possibility he missed the core, but he is hoping it is a hysitoma (sp?). I have to keep a watch on it and return if it gets bigger. Hoping it will just go away on it's own.

I really do like him. He's made me feel like my dog is the only dog in the world when he's there, and I'm sure he does that for everyone. Personality goes a LONG way in that business.

Thank you Dr. Adam!
Love,
Tater

That's good news! How is he doing today?

Molly has had no regrowth and the hair has almost completely grown back over the spot.:high5:

Tater met Dr. Adam yesterday. Good news is he does not think it's a MCT after doing a core biopsy. He said there is a possibility he missed the core, but he is hoping it is a hysitoma (sp?). I have to keep a watch on it and return if it gets bigger. Hoping it will just go away on it's own.

I really do like him. He's made me feel like my dog is the only dog in the world when he's there, and I'm sure he does that for everyone. Personality goes a LONG way in that business.

Thank you Dr. Adam!
Love,
Tater
What a handsome little guy!

That's good news! How is he doing today?
The spot does appear to be shrinking, so excellent news. I'll keep an eye on it, but so far so good!
Molly has had no regrowth and the hair has almost completely grown back over the spot.:high5:
:bann: :clap: :thewave:

Don't they look so innocent? How do you get them to stay still long enough to get good pictures? :lol:
What a handsome little guy!

Thank you. He is a handsome guy, just a typical hyper boxer that drives me insane :roflmao: He walks on the top of my feet as much as I walk on the bottom.

The spot does appear to be shrinking, so excellent news. I'll keep an eye on it, but so far so good!

:bann: :clap: :thewave:

Don't they look so innocent? How do you get them to stay still long enough to get good pictures? :lol:


Thank you. He is a handsome guy, just a typical hyper boxer that drives me insane :roflmao: He walks on the top of my feet as much as I walk on the bottom.

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