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my yr old female sheprott mix has a knot about inches

Sent to Pet Experts December 17, 2005 10:33 p.m.

My 4yr old female, Shep/Rott mix has a knot about 5 inches from her rear on the underside of her tail. I noticed her whining and she is holding it funny. Still eats, drinks, and potties. What could it be.?

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Age: 5; Female; Breed: Shep/Rott mix, 96lbs, active

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December 17, 2005 10:38 p.m. (4 minutes and 32 seconds later)

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Sent December 17, 2005 10:44 p.m. (6 minutes and 17 seconds later)

It's not her actual anal area, it is down the length of her tail about 5-6 inches. She seemed fine this morning but this after noon she whined and started holding it differently. She does not like me touching it.

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December 17, 2005 10:50 p.m. (5 minutes and 30 seconds later)

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The most common causes of skin growths and lumps are tumors either benign or malignant, infection, or hematoma. I would suggest that since she seems to be in pain that you have her seen by your veterinarian as they will want to possibly biopsy the lump to determine the exact cause. Most tumors are not painful so that is actually a good sign that it seems sensitive but since it can be related to infection or injury and she is holding her tail differently I would recommend that you have her seen as soon as possible.

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Sent December 24, 2005 9:55 p.m. (6 days and 23 hours later)

Took her to the vet and it's a sebaceous cyst. She has taken antibiotics for the past week and she is much better. I am also using very warm wash cloths to try and bring it to a head. It appears to be being reabsorbed by her body.

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December 24, 2005 9:59 p.m. (4 minutes and 8 seconds later)

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