Jack Russell question

[jean2579]

My J R Terrier has developed a small hard lump under his right eye. I took him to the vet last week and he gave him a load of anti biopics which has not helped.
Has any one else with a JR had a similar problem?

[tasfleur]

We don't have a dog Jean, so just dropping in to say hope it's all sorted out soon and that your dear little dog gets better and back to good health very soon.

Try not to worry too much xx

[purple_haize]

My daughter has a Jack Russell, 6yrs old and never had anything like that, infact the dog is really healthy.

Sorry I cant help and hope your dog gets better soon.

[jean2579]

Thanks Tas, all of the immediate males in my life ATM are causing concern, OH is due to have two ops and is producing Oscar winning performances, and now the dog. I really need a large bottle of scotch and a straw. 😅

[lloydslights]

Sorry to hear that you've got some not-very-well males around, Jean.

Forget the straw, go medicinal, get a drip!

DEB

[monman12]

Possible causes include a cyst, infection, growth, tumour, viral wart. It would appear your vet considers it is an infection of some sort. How are the teeth on that side of the head?  An infected tooth can also be a problem.

 How old is the dog?, any chance of a photograph? where exactly is the lump in relation to the eye?

If things do not improve (after a week I would expect some) you must return to the (a) vet and possibly a needle biopsy.

John.

[jean2579]

John, you are quite right. I came to the same conclusion early this morning and took Monty back to the vet as soon as they opened.
The vet said that since we first took him last week, and after a week of antibiotics the lump had doubled in size and he is booked in for tomorrow to have a biopsy performed. The vet ruled out a tooth issue as the lump is in the wrong position and he feels that it is either a cyst or growth.
The dog is 3 years old and until last week had not shown any indication of any health issues.

[***super_nova***]

It grows rather fast for anything too worrying.  But why did not the vet do biopsy when he had the dog today?

[lionrose.7]

Some times dogs get grass seeds under their skin, which can cause a growth

[monman12]

Jean please keep us informed.

My ID signature includes  a pair of Basenjis which are also tough real dogs like yours.

John.