Question by Dreamer: Swollen lymph nodes in small dog?
I have a 2 and 1/2 year old Papillon. A few days ago I noticed the lymph nodes in his throat were swollen. I took him to the vet yesterday, and they put him on a round of doxycycline. If the glands don’t shrink by the end of the treatment, we go back for more testing. The vet was not able to offer a precise reason for the swelling, other than “probable infection”, which she said was most likely flea or tick borne (I didn’t see any bugs on any of my dogs all year, and they get bathed every week, but I guess it’s always possible he got bitten by something that didn’t stick around).
Has anyone else had a dog with swollen glands? What was the diagnosis or treatment, and did it work?
Also, when I looked this up online I found “lymphoma” as manifesting with swollen glands- has anyone had a dog this young that had lymphoma? Most of the information says this cancer mainly hits dogs over the age of 7, so I’m trying not to worry too much, but obviously there’s always the possibility.
For anyone who wants background on him, he’s neutered, otherwise healthy, no loss of appetite or lethargy, no vomiting or diarrhea, vet could not find any swelling in other lymph nodes, only the throat, no dental disease, ear infections, skin infections, or other visible signs of infection. He’s on a raw diet. None of the other dogs in the household have shown any signs of illness.
Thoughts?
Best answer:
Answer by Bree
I suggest that if nothing happens with the meds that your vet gave to your dog, suggest for a biopsy. Any mass, lump or bump is always termed as tumor but don’t be to cynical about tumors as there are two kinds of these: benign and malignant. The biopsy should help you identify this and the rest shall follow.
Here’s a link regarding an article on canine tumor. hope this helps and i hope your dog will be just fine.
http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/t4n.html
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