Can someone please help

[Laura skaife]

Hi I'm new to the site and really need help does anyone know what this could be on my sister dog tail?

 

[JudyN]

Hi Laura, and welcome. Others may recognise what this is, but we really can't diagnose on a forum - your sister really needs to take her dog to the vet as soon as she can, as the vet might need to take a biopsy.

 

[Laura skaife]

I totally understand but she can't get in her vets until tomorrow and she's in a state thinking its cancer. I'm pretty sure it's its ticks, although I've never seen them like this buried and so many. I didn't want a diagnosis just an opinion until she can get to the vets tomorrow. Thanks so much. I've uploaded another photo and circled what I think are the ticks. Thanks anyway.

 

[JudyN]

Ah, OK... no, I don't think it's ticks. What I would say, is that the vast majority of lumps and bumps on dogs are harmless, and/or easily treated. Hopefully her vet will be able to put her mind at rest then.

 

[JoanneF]

It might be stud tail. But I've never seen it so far spread. How long has he had it?

 

[arealhuman]

I realise I'm a day late to this, and hopefully this is well on the way to be diagnosed, but from someone who has recently dealt with a dog suffering from cancer, a day in getting to the vet for a diagnosis is not going to increase any risk. The exception is if the dog is in pain, they would need to see an emergency vet.

Please keep us updated.

 

[arealhuman]

Any update @Laura skaife?