Why is there a bump behind my dogs ear?

Why is there a bump behind my dogs ear?

Hematomas: fluid-filled pockets on the inside of the ear-flap. Usually caused by trauma to the ear such as shaking or banging on a table, etc. Your dog’s ears are filled with tiny blood vessels and when the blood vessels burst, your dogs ear will fill with blood or fluid.

Are tumors common in golden retrievers?

In fact, several studies — both in Europe and North America — have shown golden retrievers develop cancer at far higher rates than most other dog breeds. One study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, looked at the cause of death in more than 72,000 dogs in North America by breed.

What does a tumor look like on a dog’s ear?

Benign or malignant tumors of the earwax glands (called ceruminous glands) can develop in the external ear canal.. These tumors can appear as smooth or bumpy stalk-shaped lumps or flattened patches that rise off the lining of the ear canal. A deep biopsy of the tissue is necessary for diagnosis.

What does a dog cyst look like?

All dogs and cats can get sebaceous cysts, whether purebred or not. The cysts look like enclosed small bumps that stay whitish in color and are raised from the skin. When touched, they feel like small circular or oval lumps under the skin. If your pet has a sebaceous cyst, you will notice a raised bump.

What is the average age a golden retriever lives?

10 – 12 years
Golden Retriever/Life span

How long do most Golden Retrievers live?

between 10 and 12 years
Golden retrievers typically live between 10 and 12 years, but there have been some records of them living to 17, 18 or 19, according to Golden Hearts.

How big is the lump on my Golden Retriever’s ear?

My 12 year old golden retriever has a squishy lump in his ear flap about the size of a half dollar. It is not red or inflamed and you cannot tell anything from the outside, you can only tell by feeling. I am wondering what this could be. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain or bothered by it at all.

Why does my golden retriever have floppy ears?

Reason #1 – Golden Retrievers tend to have long thick hair, even around their ears. This extra hair holds in warmth and moisture, creating the perfect environment to grow bacteria and yeast. Reason #2 – Golden Retrievers have floppy ears.

Can a golden retriever get an ear infection?

When the wax accumulates it creates an environment that encourages bacteria and yeast to grow, thus causing an ear infection. All breeds of dogs can get ear infections, but the floppy-eared dogs, like Golden Retrievers (or Basset Hounds as an extreme example) are more prone to these infections compared to dogs that have ears that stand straight up.

Where do lipomas appear on a golden retriever?

Most lipomas appear on a golden retriever’s torso, such as her chest or sides, or at the top of the leg where it joins the body. Lipomas are more common in overweight female dogs. When one lipoma occurs, others usually show up as she ages. Lipomas can show up at any age and in male or female dogs.

My 12 year old golden retriever has a squishy lump in his ear flap about the size of a half dollar. It is not red or inflamed and you cannot tell anything from the outside, you can only tell by feeling. I am wondering what this could be. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain or bothered by it at all.

Reason #1 – Golden Retrievers tend to have long thick hair, even around their ears. This extra hair holds in warmth and moisture, creating the perfect environment to grow bacteria and yeast. Reason #2 – Golden Retrievers have floppy ears.

When the wax accumulates it creates an environment that encourages bacteria and yeast to grow, thus causing an ear infection. All breeds of dogs can get ear infections, but the floppy-eared dogs, like Golden Retrievers (or Basset Hounds as an extreme example) are more prone to these infections compared to dogs that have ears that stand straight up.

Why does my golden retriever have a lump on her neck?

The lump on your Golden’s neck could be a fatty tumor (lipoma). Golden’s do get a lot of dermal lesions, often secondary to allergies, but they also get a lot of tumors.