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[splash72471]

my dog sandy is a 12 yr old cocker, with many health problems,allergies, a growth on his butt & a heart murmer.....we were told only to feed him dog food with rice & lamb....he is probably allergic to everything else, he has small bumps on his body, is this allergic reactions? We won't have his heart murmer repaired, may not survive operation, we will let him live out his days......anyone with smae problem? The growth is from not being nuttered. Our mistake......

[GreyhoundGirl]

You would get more resposes if you changed the thread name

[dragondawg]

my dog sandy is a 12 yr old cocker, with many health problems,allergies, a growth on his butt & a heart murmer.....we were told only to feed him dog food with rice & lamb....he is probably allergic to everything else, he has small bumps on his body, is this allergic reactions? We won't have his heart murmer repaired, may not survive operation, we will let him live out his days......anyone with smae problem? The growth is from not being nuttered. Our mistake......

Cockers are prone genetically to cardiomyopathy, and Atopy (allergies from inhaled allergens e.g. dust mites).

It's unclear what small bumps means? If you are referring to tiny raised projections not much smaller than a pimple, then it likely is an allergic reaction. Ask your Vet if Benedryl is safe for your dog given its heart condition, and if so the dosage to give. If allergy related one has to always be concerned about a possible skin infection. If the bumps are a few cms in size, then you need the Vet to check them.

It's quite unclear what if any growth would occur as a result of not neutering. An un-neutered male is more likely to develop benign prostrate enlargement, but no relationship to bumps/lumps on the rear. Cockers are however genetically prone to Histiocytomas which is usually a benign tumor that stays localized. Presumably the Vet has sent a needle aspiration of the growth off to a Pathology lab? If not then have them do it.

[Vela]

It's quite unclear what if any growth would occur as a result of not neutering. An un-neutered male is more likely to develop benign prostrate enlargement, but no relationship to bumps/lumps on the rear. Cockers are however genetically prone to Histiocytomas which is usually a benign tumor that stays localized. Presumably the Vet has sent a needle aspiration of the growth off to a Pathology lab? If not then have them do it.

That's not entirely true. He could have testicular cancer, which is not uncommon in unneutered dogs.... It COULD be a histiocytoma, but it could also be cancer or another type of growth.

As for the rest of it, I would have him evaluated by a vet, if you haven't, to address his allergies and ther growth. As for the rest of it, well just help him enjoy the rest of his life as best you can.

[dragondawg]

That's not entirely true. He could have testicular cancer, which is not uncommon in unneutered dogs....

The growth was described as a growth on his butt. There was no mention of an inflammed or swollen testicle. Therefore there is no foundation for testicular cancer, unless it is to be secondary as a result of metastasis.

It COULD be a histiocytoma, but it could also be cancer or another type of growth.

Yes it could be other such as Hemangiosarcoma, Hemangiopericytoma,
Mast Cell, Lymphoma, Fibrosarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, or even Leiomyoma and Leiomyosarcoma. And yes the only way to definitively know for sure is for the Vet to send a needle aspirate (or a biopsy) to Pathology. Some Vets are lax in doing so, and that is why it was suggested.