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Soft lump behind ear

schnicksy

schnicksy

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To cut a long story short I’m 200miles from home at my parents with a broken ankle. My parents have been doing a sterling job of looking after my piggies while I’ve been getting over surgery etc. I gave Flynn (3yo female) a bath today (she’s so messy) and noticed a soft lump behind her ear. It’s smaller than a grape and definitely new. It’s hard to see amongst all her hair (Abyssinian long haired cross) so my parents wouldn’t have stood a chance at spotting it.

She’s her usual self - asking for fresh food, wriggling and full of life. And doesn’t seem bothered if the lump is touched.

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She’s going in to the vets at 3pm (part of the medivet chain). Is there anything I need to ask specifically that would be useful? I’m slightly nervous as this isn’t my usual vets.
 
@schnicksy Sorry your post was missed! How did the appointment go?

Hopefully it's nothing to worry about. Lumps can be quite harmless in some cases.
 
Jaycey said:
@schnicksy Sorry your post was missed! How did the appointment go?

Hopefully it's nothing to worry about. Lumps can be quite harmless in some cases.
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The vet said it looked like it might be full of quite thick pus (maybe) as she wasn’t able to extract any liquid. She didn’t think antibiotics would help much (and may do more harm) and doesn’t want to operate unless necessary. So I have to watch and see if the lump grows or if she stops being her usual self. If either happens she has to go back.

Once I’m back home, I’ll take her to the specialist vets in Birmingham for a second opinion if there’s no change.
 
My mum noticed today Molly has a lump too. It’s underneath the middle of one of her rosettes. It’s really hard to see (a bit of an optical illusion). I should be heading home next week so I can take them both to the specialist in Brum. I’ve read reasons for lumps and I can’t see a reason that makes sense.
 
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