My dog has a bleeding lump and is shaking. Is it an emergency?

You can take him to your vet tomorrow, it's not an emergency. this lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take him to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

Yes, I would be worried because it's not normal for dogs to have bleeding lumps. It could be a cyst, but in a senior dog, there is always a concern that it's a malignant tumor. I would apply gentle pressure to the lump to try to stop the bleeding, and then have Raya seen by the vet in the morning. The vet can diagnose what is causing the lump, and can discuss treatment options with you. Keep her from licking at it overnight, and you may have to put an Ecollar on her to stop her from doing it. You can get one at a pet store, or can make one yourself: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

This looks like a possible mass that has a really good blood supply or even a blood blister. I would try applying a cold compress on it for 5-10 minutes, if a vet is not readily available. If you can get the bleeding to stop tonight I would leave it be for now and then get this checked in the morning by your vet if possible. However if you cannot get the bleeding to stop even after the cold compress and perhaps even placing a make-shift wrap around it, then an ER vet visit has to be considered to stabilize the area. However, an ER vet visit is usually only needed if it is gushing blood, for fear or too much blood loss. If it is oozing then it likely can wait until morning before seeking veterinary assistance. Then surgical removal of this mass should be highly considered to avoid this type of complication in the future. Best of luck with Maggie and I hope you get this resolved soon. Take care.

If Jack has had this lump for a while, then it is likely a tumor and these can easily bleed sometimes. They do tend to bleed for a while, but don't worry, because he will not lose too much blood and it will stop eventually. You can help stop the bleeding by taking a clean rag or gauze and apply pressure to the wound. Hold it there for at least 3 minutes and try not to move, because movements will keep the blood from clotting. Do not wipe the wound either. After the three minutes, gently release pressure and check to see if it's still bleeding. If it's still bleeding, apply pressure again for 3 minutes. After it's done bleeding, it would be good to have a veterinarian check the lump if you are suspicious of it being a tumor. It's not an emergency, but good to have it checked sometime soon, so the vet can determine what type of tumor it is and if it needs to be removed.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lexi. I do recommend that she sees an emergency veterinarian today. It sound like the issue has gone for a while without resolution. Her behavior suggests that she is painful. The veterinarian will examine her and may recommend x-rays of the affected area. Based on tese results, treatment can be started to help her feel better. She could be experiencing back pain as this is common in her breed. A soft tissue injury is also possible as is joint pain. In the meantime, do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Dexter. I agree, that is concerning that this hard lump is now bleeding, and this lump could be something serious. It could be a hemangiosarcoma (malignant) or hermangioma (benign), which are tumors that develop from blood vessels and look like a blood blister. Given his age, there is a chance it could be another type of malignant tumor, like a mast cell tumor, but it could also be benign. Unfortunately without seeing him in person, I cannot say for certain. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give his vet a call to make him an appointment. I hope this helps!

Unfortunately there is no way to tell what that is just by looking at it. It could be a benign or malignant growth. I am concerned that it could be a mast cell tumor and I recommend having Lexi examined by her veterinarian. They will take a sample with a needle and examine it under the microscope to determine what it is and what treatment is needed.