Dog Follicular Cyst Understanding & Treating this Common Condition

Here is what I call a "lumps and bumps map", a diagram on which you can record lumps, bumps, swellings, etc that you want to call to attention of your vet.Also record results of vet's exam or pathology report. If you have more than one dog, you will find keeping a series of diagrams very helpful in remembering which lumps are new and which are old and already investigated.. About Dog Cysts: A Quick Overview. Cysts on dogs may have many different appearances, as shown on the pictures below: Photo: Ian Spiegel DACVD. They tend to be liquid filled, squishy, and soft. A true cyst is a hollow area within the tissues that contain liquid or solidified bodily fluids.

This map is meant to help record and monitor masses and changes on your dog's body. Please follow the directions and bring this to each appointment or e-mail a picture of the page so it can be scanned into your pet's medical record. • Find the mass and put a small circled number on the location on your dog on this page. 6. Irritation: A lump that is itchy or causing discomfort to your dog is more likely to be cancerous. Skin cancer is more common in older dogs also, and a dog's skin will naturally change with age so sometimes it can be hard to tell whether changes are due to simple old age or due to a more sinister underlying cause.