I've had a bunch of these. One on mid back of a dog I was showing I had removed when it got about this size. Even so, it was about a 3" long scar (along the hairline so it didn't show).

Another was in the copious skin under a pet quality girl. There was no hurry because there was plenty of skin to do the surgery if it kept growing, and no cosmetic issues, so we waited. Took months & months, but it eventually pinched off at the base, died, scabbed and dropped off leaving no scar at all. In the interim I used Pellitol - a good old fashioned topical - to avoid secondary infection.

I believe they will all eventually die and fall off, the question is how big, secondary problems, and can you stand it.

From the picture, it looks too big already to be an easy surgical removal; there's not enuf skin.

I've had a bunch of these. One on mid back of a dog I was showing I had removed when it got about this size. Even so, it was about a 3" long scar (along the hairline so it didn't show).

Another was in the copious skin under a pet quality girl. There was no hurry because there was plenty of skin to do the surgery if it kept growing, and no cosmetic issues, so we waited. Took months & months, but it eventually pinched off at the base, died, scabbed and dropped off leaving no scar at all. In the interim I used Pellitol - a good old fashioned topical - to avoid secondary infection.

I believe they will all eventually die and fall off, the question is how big, secondary problems, and can you stand it.

From the picture, it looks too big already to be an easy surgical removal; there's not enuf skin.

so he doesnt lick on it.



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so he doesnt lick on it.



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Another bacterium when he was getting at it. I'm not sure what type of antibiotic is in tresederm, but topical can only go so far. I know when Kano had a lick granuloma, I had her on oral as well as topical antibiotics. And, I did her wound care twice a day.
From what I've read, hemocytomas can take months to resolve. Sorry he (and you!) is having to deal with this.

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

Another bacterium when he was getting at it. I'm not sure what type of antibiotic is in tresederm, but topical can only go so far. I know when Kano had a lick granuloma, I had her on oral as well as topical antibiotics. And, I did her wound care twice a day.
From what I've read, hemocytomas can take months to resolve. Sorry he (and you!) is having to deal with this.

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

And the vet said its a antibiotic/anti-fungal/steroid and it was working great until he started biting at it.

And the vet said its a antibiotic/anti-fungal/steroid and it was working great until he started biting at it.

But, it does look kinda yucky. I agree with Elaine - a broad spectrum like keflex may be indicated. In the meantime, the cone is an excellent idea (don't want further contamination and irritation). Also, I would wash with an antibacterial soap (like dial) twice a day before applying the tresederm to help with drying and infection.
Good luck - poor guy!

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

But, it does look kinda yucky. I agree with Elaine - a broad spectrum like keflex may be indicated. In the meantime, the cone is an excellent idea (don't want further contamination and irritation). Also, I would wash with an antibacterial soap (like dial) twice a day before applying the tresederm to help with drying and infection.
Good luck - poor guy!

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

the vet put Roxy on two weeks of Keflex (Cephalexin).

the vet put Roxy on two weeks of Keflex (Cephalexin).

The vet said to give it 2 months. If it doesn't go away she will cut it off. I don't see much change, so it looks like surgery for Roxy.

Bentley had on and it did just go away.

The vet said to give it 2 months. If it doesn't go away she will cut it off. I don't see much change, so it looks like surgery for Roxy.

Bentley had on and it did just go away.

It was looking so good, and then one day while i was at work i guess it was bothering him and he started licking, and now here we are. I came home and it had bled all over his bed and room he stays in while we work. And now its all infected looking i'm just worried.

It was looking so good, and then one day while i was at work i guess it was bothering him and he started licking, and now here we are. I came home and it had bled all over his bed and room he stays in while we work. And now its all infected looking i'm just worried.

E-Collar is good idea. Looks like it got out of control from him licking it. Onslow's shrunk.............

Maybe Sue/Bear will come on, she had the same problem.

Best wishes for your boy.

E-Collar is good idea. Looks like it got out of control from him licking it. Onslow's shrunk.............

Maybe Sue/Bear will come on, she had the same problem.

Best wishes for your boy.

looks like he has caused it to become infected. Being that he is chewing at it I would now have it removed.
Not sure why they felt the location was an issues.
They will have to sedate him, but not for very long and then cut it out (some are deeply rooted- but they dont know until they get in) and then a few stiches and its gone.
Have had rescues with a few of them now. I always have them removed and and have had no problems.

Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

looks like he has caused it to become infected. Being that he is chewing at it I would now have it removed.
Not sure why they felt the location was an issues.
They will have to sedate him, but not for very long and then cut it out (some are deeply rooted- but they dont know until they get in) and then a few stiches and its gone.
Have had rescues with a few of them now. I always have them removed and and have had no problems.

Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

I agree--Keflex. You can buy it online as FishFlex Forte (exactly the same stuff as the "People" med) from RevivalAnimalHealth. I always keep some on hand. Also, have you tried spraying it with Bitter Apple to stop the licking?

Miriam Olesen
http://www.omegabulldogs.shutterfly.com/

I agree--Keflex. You can buy it online as FishFlex Forte (exactly the same stuff as the "People" med) from RevivalAnimalHealth. I always keep some on hand. Also, have you tried spraying it with Bitter Apple to stop the licking?

Miriam Olesen
http://www.omegabulldogs.shutterfly.com/