Sudden growth/lesion on snout

[DocBrown]

Went to the vet this morning and didn't get much of an answer yet.

First and foremost - no mention of ringworm! YES!!

Vet said it looks like 1 of 2 things - an allergic reaction to a bug bite or a histiocytoma. He gave me an ointment to put on it to treat it as a bug bite. If it doesn't go away in the next 3 weeks, he wants me to being Doc back to do a biopsy. As much as I get impatient and frustrated with not getting an answer right away, I can understand his reasoning for not doing the biopsy today. It will save me money in the long run if it turns out to be just a bug bite. Plus he said if they were to cut a piece out, the bump would be more irritating for Doc and he'd want to itch it more.

In the meantime do you guys think I should put some type of bandage on it?

[WiscTiger]

When you put the ointment on Can Doc lick it off? Some dogs have longer tongues than others. Problem with a Bandage would be how to keep it on. If you just use tape, it will pull on the hair making new spots that will be irritated. You can't wrap around the muzzle or Doc couldn't eat or drink and you can't go through the mouth or Doc will be pawing and gaging to try to get the stuff out of his mouth.

Let's hope the ointment does the trick.. Sending good thoughts.

Val

[jake]

not really that knowledgeable about histiocytoma but had vet diagnosis of toe based histio on my prior rescue greyhound,It gradually/quickly disappeared and caused no further problems.Hopem you have same outcome-my grey lived 8 years after histio with no recurrence!

[jake]

any updates on doc?

[DocBrown]

Update: The only change has been the color of the growth. It is now a dull/pale pink. I'd say it has gone slightly down in size, but not much. I have a little over a week before it has hit the "3 week mark" of taking him back to the vet if it doesn't go away. *Crossing fingers*

[Sean Rescue Mom]

Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAANYou might also want to PM SeanRescueMom she seems to know some skin stuff, and I am drawing a blank, but do know that there are several people on this board who do as well.

Jean, Sorry I did not see this earlier. Doc Brown, yes, it does look similar to hystiocytosis. Please feel free to pm me if in fact a biopsy is done and it comes back positive. We have been dealing with this health problem for 7 yrs. w/Sean.