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My 5 year old female GSD Sadie had a lump on her back when I adopted her in July. Well it finally popped (an ugly mess of pus).
I cleaned it up and it began to scab over very nicely.
But, about a week later she must have scratched it as it was bleeding again. I took her to the Vet who said it was a sebaceous cyst, common in dogs.
I had never heard of a sebeceous cyst before. Here is a definition:
The Vet prescribed some anti-biotics, as the wound was a bit infected. It has been about a week now and it is healing up nicely. Scabbed over again. Hopefully Sadie will not scratch it open this time.
Has anyone else had this issue with their GSDs?
But, about a week later she must have scratched it as it was bleeding again. I took her to the Vet who said it was a sebaceous cyst, common in dogs.
I had never heard of a sebeceous cyst before. Here is a definition:
A sebaceous cyst is a small sac containing an accumulation of secretions produced by the sebaceous glands. Sebaceous cysts are also known as epidermoid cysts, epidermal inclusion cysts, epidermal cysts, and wens.
The sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum, which lubricates the skin. The ducts of the sebaceous glands empty into hair follicles. The development of sebaceous cysts is thought to arise from an obstruction of the follicles, leading to abnormal accumulations of sebum.
Sebaceous cysts are common in dogs. There are no breed, age or sex predilections with respect to formation of the cysts. There is no significant impact on your pet as these are benign, non-painful growths.
The Vet prescribed some anti-biotics, as the wound was a bit infected. It has been about a week now and it is healing up nicely. Scabbed over again. Hopefully Sadie will not scratch it open this time.
Has anyone else had this issue with their GSDs?