Growth on tummy any ideas? (pics)

**OctanesMum** · 08-26-2012, 05:45 PM

I figured since I had the camera out today I would also try to snap a pic of this thing that appeared on Octane's tummy. I'd say the first time we noticed it was in April... I know it was before we moved. My husband thought it was just a scab, but it's still there. It doesn't bleed but it's more red now than it was. I can't really say whether or not it's changed in size, since we initially wrote it off. The pics aren't that great, Octane doesn't like to roll over, so I laid on the floor to get them.
Anyone know what this might be?

Bella's Biggest Fan · 08-26-2012, 06:15 PM

i would probably get vet to look at it,, been there a long time now

**OctanesMum** · 08-26-2012, 06:49 PM

I know he has to go to a vet, I'm just wondering if anyone has seen anything like it. I'm going to make an appointment for him tomorrow.

Wyatts_Momma · 08-26-2012, 06:56 PM

Could just be a mole???

**OctanesMum** · 08-26-2012, 07:00 PM

He's only had it for three months. If it is just a mole, that's something to worry about.

**Gypsiemouse** · 08-26-2012, 07:20 PM

Histiocytoma?
But not sure how common they are on abdomen.
Have you put anything on it? Antibiotic cream like neosporin or cortizone cream?
I would probably have it checked either way since it's been there since April.

Smooches to Octane

**Roccosmom** · 08-26-2012, 07:28 PM

Hmmm... really could be any number of things but seeing how Boxers like to "grow" things it needs a vet. I would say histiocytoma.

WholeLottaBoxers · 08-26-2012, 07:34 PM

I've learned to not even venture any guesses. Some of the worst looking tumors turn out to be completely benign, and some of the most innocuous end up being the most deadly. Best to get it looked at and removed if necessary.

**OctanesMum** · 08-26-2012, 07:37 PM

It's not scabby or weeping in any way. It's quite firm, but smooth. I read that histiocytomas like to appear on the extremities and face, whereas sarcoma prefers the trunk... hence my mini-panic attack at present.

**OctanesMum** · 08-26-2012, 07:39 PM

And yes, Octane particularly likes to grow things. I think we've been to the vet 3 or 4 times to look at his new additions. So far so good, but the colour of this one is unnerving. It almost looks "thready" if that's a word.

08-26-2012, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
OctanesMum Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 1,790	Growth on tummy any ideas? (pics) I figured since I had the camera out today I would also try to snap a pic of this thing that appeared on Octane's tummy. I'd say the first time we noticed it was in April... I know it was before we moved. My husband thought it was just a scab, but it's still there. It doesn't bleed but it's more red now than it was. I can't really say whether or not it's changed in size, since we initially wrote it off. The pics aren't that great, Octane doesn't like to roll over, so I laid on the floor to get them. Anyone know what this might be? __________________

08-26-2012, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bella's Biggest Fan BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sault ste marie canada Posts: 3,100	i would probably get vet to look at it,, been there a long time now __________________ Little girl Crash.... R.I.P Baby girl

08-26-2012, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
OctanesMum Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 1,790	I know he has to go to a vet, I'm just wondering if anyone has seen anything like it. I'm going to make an appointment for him tomorrow. __________________

08-26-2012, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
OctanesMum Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 1,790	He's only had it for three months. If it is just a mole, that's something to worry about. __________________

08-26-2012, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,480	Histiocytoma? But not sure how common they are on abdomen. Have you put anything on it? Antibiotic cream like neosporin or cortizone cream? I would probably have it checked either way since it's been there since April. Smooches to Octane __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

08-26-2012, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wyatts_Momma Advanced User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Newton, PA Posts: 1,025	Could just be a mole???

08-26-2012, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roccosmom Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 3,099	Hmmm... really could be any number of things but seeing how Boxers like to "grow" things it needs a vet. I would say histiocytoma.

08-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
WholeLottaBoxers Super User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,273	I've learned to not even venture any guesses. Some of the worst looking tumors turn out to be completely benign, and some of the most innocuous end up being the most deadly. Best to get it looked at and removed if necessary. __________________ Cait, Mom to: Max (11), Tucker (5), Sam (9), Cinnamon (13), Titan (8 ), Honey (8 ), Piper (3) & Virgil (10) Jake ~1/1/98-10/31/08~ ♥ Saba ~???-7/28/11~ ♥ Baby ~1998-11/25/11~ ♥ Lillie ~3/10/05-1/17/12~ ♥ Sadie ~2001-2/14/12~ ♥ Chief ~1998-2/20/12~ ♥ Barkley ~2000-2/28/13~ ♥ Maggie ~1999-4/22/13~ ♥ "Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live." ~ Marcus Aurelius

08-26-2012, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
OctanesMum Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 1,790	It's not scabby or weeping in any way. It's quite firm, but smooth. I read that histiocytomas like to appear on the extremities and face, whereas sarcoma prefers the trunk... hence my mini-panic attack at present. __________________

08-26-2012, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
OctanesMum Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 1,790	And yes, Octane particularly likes to grow things. I think we've been to the vet 3 or 4 times to look at his new additions. So far so good, but the colour of this one is unnerving. It almost looks "thready" if that's a word. __________________

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