Sounds like the description of what Abby has on her belly...our vet said most likely a hy---(I can't remember what it is called...but started with "hy") which is a relatively common occurrence in some breeds such as boxers. Nothing dangerous and typically it comes off on it's own in 2 to 3 months. If not, then they will cut it off. They did however test for cancer cells which came back negative. Good luck!
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Well the vet seems to think it is a tumor 
although he said that it could be the hy...?? that you are talking about. He said that both are common in boxers and he would recommend removing it. I asked if it was necessary, and he said that it is rather large for someone just noticing it (I bath her every week and it wasn't there last week). He said that it could be a tumor and that there are different types - he said some are malignant and some are benign, and some fall somewhere in the middle. He told me that right now it is at the skin level and that if we take it out now it will be easier than taking it out if it gets larger, plus if we biopsey it and it is somewhere between that benign and malignant tumor we can keep an eye out for future tumors and take care of them quickly. She goes in first thing in the morning to have it removed.
This sucks - she acted horribly for about 4 days after she was spayed from the anethesia (diarrehea and vomiting) - I hope it doesn't happen again.
although he said that it could be the hy...?? that you are talking about. He said that both are common in boxers and he would recommend removing it. I asked if it was necessary, and he said that it is rather large for someone just noticing it (I bath her every week and it wasn't there last week). He said that it could be a tumor and that there are different types - he said some are malignant and some are benign, and some fall somewhere in the middle. He told me that right now it is at the skin level and that if we take it out now it will be easier than taking it out if it gets larger, plus if we biopsey it and it is somewhere between that benign and malignant tumor we can keep an eye out for future tumors and take care of them quickly. She goes in first thing in the morning to have it removed.This sucks - she acted horribly for about 4 days after she was spayed from the anethesia (diarrehea and vomiting) - I hope it doesn't happen again.
The vet called - she's fine
We will get the results back on the biopsy in a week or two.
We will get the results back on the biopsy in a week or two.
YEA! It was benign! It was a hystioma (sp?). Anyway - I think next time I will wait it out before allowing them to do surgery - $400 later and a dog who was limping around for 5 days .
.red bump
Molly has one on her chest, not getting bigger but it looks sore. Doesnt seen to bother her at all! (bothers me lol)
From what i have read and looked up this is what she has also, so am waiting it out for a bit. I have put antibiotic cream on it just because if it would happen to open at all i don't want it to get infected!
Am attaching picture, anyone that has dealt with this please let me know what you think i did enlarge it.
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Molly has one on her chest, not getting bigger but it looks sore. Doesnt seen to bother her at all! (bothers me lol)
From what i have read and looked up this is what she has also, so am waiting it out for a bit. I have put antibiotic cream on it just because if it would happen to open at all i don't want it to get infected!
Am attaching picture, anyone that has dealt with this please let me know what you think i did enlarge it.
Hello. Does anyone here have experienced cancer with their boxer? My dog just got this bump and I’m extremely worried.
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I noticed a red bump on Fiona's ear last night. It cropped up overnight.
Anyone?
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