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rosy009 posted:
my two labs have tumor like bumps on them, i was told that they are some kind of tumors. please help, my dog bit one of them off and it bleeds, we put gauze on it and antibiotic, what else can we do. And also i would like to know if the fleas meds can cause skin problems?
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:rosy009my two labs have tumor like bumps on them, i was told that they are some kind of tumors. please help, my dog bit one of them off and it bleeds, we put gauze on it and antibiotic, what else can we do. And also i would like to know if the fleas meds can cause skin problems?
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Katherine Scott, DVM, DACVIM responded:
The best thing to do is to figure out exactly what type of bumps or tumors they are! Some bumps are caused by infections, others are benign, non-cancerous growths. Some bumps may be caused by cancer. Treatment and how "scary" the bumps are completely depends on the type.

If you go to your vet, they may do a needle biopsy or remove a mass and send it to a lab for analysis. Diagnosing their cause will allow your vet to make the best recommendations possible for treatment.

It's possible for topical flea medications to cause skin problems, but it's not something we commonly see. In fact, I'd be more suspicious that fleas were causing skin problems than the medication. However, this is also a question your veterinarian will be able to answer once they look at your babies skin.

Good luck!
Report This| Share this:rosy009The best thing to do is to figure out exactly what type of bumps or tumors they are! Some bumps are caused by infections, others are benign, non-cancerous growths. Some bumps may be caused by cancer. Treatment and how "scary" the bumps are completely depends on the type.<br /> <br />If you go to your vet, they may do a needle biopsy or remove a mass and send it to a lab for analysis. Diagnosing their cause will allow your vet to make the best recommendations possible for treatment.<br /> <br />It's possible for topical flea medications to cause skin problems, but it's not something we commonly see. In fact, I'd be more suspicious that fleas were causing skin problems than the medication. However, this is also a question your veterinarian will be able to answer once they look at your babies skin.<br /> <br />Good luck!
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