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i have a year old shih tzu that developed a growth on his

Sent to Pet Experts December 16 2005 at 5:34 PM
   

I HAVE A 12 YEAR OLD SHIH TZU THAT DEVELOPED A GROWTH ON HIS SIDE THAT I NOTICED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. NOW I LOOKED CLOSE AT IT TODAY AND IT HAS A HOLE (LIKE NEEDLE HOLE) IN THE MIDDLE AND IS REAL RED. WHAT COULD THIS BE?

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Age: 12; Male; Breed: shih tzu

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nothing just noticed

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December 16 2005 at 5:40 PM (5 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Is it volcano shaped? And sometimes with a white tip like a pimple? Other times open?
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December 16 2005 at 5:45 PM (5 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
I ONLY JUST RECENTLY NOTICED IT BUT IT WAS CLOSED YESTERDAY AND NOW IT FAVORS A BLACKHEAD ONLY WITH A KNOT UNDER IT.
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December 16 2005 at 5:46 PM (1 minute and 33 seconds later)
         
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This could be a cyst, ingrown hair, infection or it could even be a warble (parasites that burrows under the skin).

For tonight, I would wash it well with a betadine or peroxide wash. Then dry it completely and you can apply some neosporin ointment.

If you don't see it start to resolve, you will want to see your vet to find out what's going on.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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December 16 2005 at 5:55 PM (8 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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