What is wrong with Lex? Please help?

[Lexi_Lover]

I was just checking Lexi for bumps, scrapes or anything else that could've happened when I wasn't looking and I found something nearher ribcage that feels like a bump, its like fatty tissue or a cyst of some sort! I have no idea! You can kind of tell because there is a slight lump looking from an angle but its more of a feeling thing to tell what it is. I hope its nothing bad or serious...any clues?

Would pictures help?

Oh, I don't know what I would do if Lexi had something deadly again!



Also, its happened since she bloated, but when she whines, its like a bshort breath of air and 4 or 5 of those then the whine comes out...just had to point that out as well!

[bckrazy]

poor Lexi .. I cant believe she got bloat.

It does sound like a simple blood cyst to me, I hope it is! Gonzo got one this summer and I freaked out and thought it was cancer. The vet laughed at me, cos I was convinced it was a malignant tumor >.< heh

Call your vet, if you think its more than a cyst. You can also get meds from the vet to treat the cyst

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

It does sound like a blood cyst...and I hope nothing serious is wrong with her too!

[caseysmom]

Could it be a tick?

[Lexi_Lover]

No, its not a tick. I know for sure....

But what is a blood cyst, what do I need to do with it. I'll get pictures tomorrow in the sun so that its shows better, because the gleam of her coat shows the "bump".

Thanks everybody!

[Chica]

Hello, If I were you I would get her checked at the vet. It will make you feel better. I am sure it is something simple to take care of.

[Lexi_Lover]

Overnight, it has nearly doubled in size! It scared me when I woke up and right beside me was a giant lump! There is also a smaller second one that is more noticable on pictures. I have taken some and its VERRY hard to ntoice, but I have outlined them. I'll try and get some later. But tomorrow I am leaving for Kingston and won't be home for 4 days...what exactly is a blood cyst? Should I start to get worried now?

Its all boiling up inside of me, I couldn't possibly take another trip to Emergency!

The pics say all that is needed....please ask questions, it might help you!









It doesn't hurt her to touch it and it hasn't affected her activity level(don't think ANYTHING will.... ) or her appetite...

[Lexi_Lover]

I'm sorry the pics aren't good, I was trying to do them A.S.A.P!

[RobiLee]

I don't know what it could be but you know that I'm sending lots of positive thoughts and hoping that it is nothing at all.

[Lexi_Lover]

Thank you Robin! We appreciate it! I'm going to keep an eye out today as well.

Please, can anybody help us? If nobody knows what it is, it seems to worry me! I'm going to check up blood cyst on the net and see what happens.

[Lexi_Lover]

[luvofallhorses]

It could be just a sac filled with fluid. I wouldn't mess with it though, I hope it isn't anything serious. I would get it checked out by the vet asap. It's better to be safe than sorry.
I am sending Lexi good thoughts and prayers. ((Lexi))

[Lexi_Lover]

I can't seem to find information on blood cysts. From what I *have* read though its like a blister. The bump is much bigger then a blister! Getting nervous now..........any possibilities? AT ALL?

[Lexi_Lover]

Bump...

[elizabethann]

Did you call Lexi's vet? Please keep us updated. I will send positive vibes Lexi's way.

Take care little Lexi!