*!*# If your dog suddenly stops eating hard food or hard crunchy treats, get the teeth checked by a veterinarian who enjoys and understands working with teeth!!!!
It Starts as a Tiny Lump
“Doctor, I’m worried about this lump on Tiny. It’s been there for a coupla years, but it’s been bothering me, and I wanted to get it checked out,” said Tiny’s mom.
A black, long-haired 9-year-old Chihuahua stood looking up and smiling at Doc Truli. Her tail wagged faster than a puppy Boston Terrier’s tail!
“Has the lump gotten bigger, smaller, or stayed the same?” asked Doc Truli.
Tru Tip:
“Doctors want to know if a lump has gotten bigger, smaller, or stayed the same since you first noticed it. Getting bigger might be a bad sign. Getting smaller could mean the lump is inflammation, not cancer. Staying the same makes the doctor wonder what made you feel the urge to make the appointment. A good doctor will ask more questions to find out what put you over the uncomfortable edge and made you schlep your dog or cat to the vet that particular day,” says Doc Truli.
“It’s exactly the same. I just figured, since we’re here because I got that reminder card, I’d mention it,” said Tiny’s mom.
“Well, the lump is about 4 mm, round, and fully under the skin. There’s a chance it’s benign. We should schedule surgery and have it removed and tested,” said the Doc. Continue reading “9-Year-Old Chihuahua Needs 9 Teeth Removed”
