Oh my god they can sulk! UPDATED and very worried.

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Picked Moo up after one night away and she can't even bare to be in the same room as me! Go and see her in the bedroom and she shakes and just shy's away! Jesus these bleedin animals can put it on when they want! Xx

Well, I cancelled the vets this morning - the infection has really gone down, so pleased. She is very much herself, a couple of small walks and although lump is still visible it doesn't seem to be bothering her. Have booked another vets appointment tomorrow just in case it gets worse after walking today, but all in all very happy with her progress.

Thanks ladies Xx

Oh so glad Janey, hope it completely goes now and the meds will be helping her. It is such a relief to see improvement and that she is pretty much back to her old self Xxxx

That is good news Janey  Pleased she's getting back to normal xx

Thanks loves - they are such a worry, its the only time I wish they could talk lol Xx

Such good news x

Great new, lots of love to both of you.

So glad, that is the news we have all be waiting for   

Oh such a relief Janey! So glad she is getting better x

Great news janey... Wonder weather you'll ever find out what happened ! As long as she is bouncing back and feeling better is all that counts   

janey wrote:


Thanks ladies Xx

ahem some blokes posted here missy, glad she is doing well though mate its horrible when your furbaby gets ill.

That's great news Janey! x

Hi Janey how is she ? hope she's feeling better    

Thanks for asking Tracy, well I am slightly concerned - the major infection has gone but there still is an obvious build up under the skin, also a puncture mark has appeared, it looks worse then the photo, is rather deep, just keeping it clean Xx

Oh no that looks sore, are you going to take her to the vets? she may need some antibiotics to clear the rest of the infection up, it's awful when their poorly like you say you just wish they could talk to you and tell you how they feel. Please update on her progress    for you both

Been to the vets - she is already on antibiotics, this just worries me. Its a very odd wound, like a puncture but there are no other visible teeth marks. Shall keep an eye on it Xx

It does seem quite a deep puncture mark, lets hope the antibiotics help clear it up and make her more comfortable, they really worry you when their not well don't they xx

They bloody do hun Xx

  hope you get to the bottom of it x

Could this be a tick Janey ??

No Kathy its an open wound Xx

janey i got few similar bites in the park about 2 weeks ago that looked similar: deep, swollen, bleeding and infected that wasnt identified maybe its the same thing.it looks like a nasty bite how is she behaving today? i hope she will be ok soon its so worrying xx

it's odd isn't it ? What has the vet said ?

Janey where abouts is it on Moo? xx

On her side and the infection under the skin is about 2inces under it. She is on antibiotics so not a lot more I can do.

As I mentioned the vet didn't no and mentioned a snake bite, think its just quite a severe infection - I just can't see where it can come out of.

Doesn't look like a snake bite after all. I wonder if she got caught on a stick whilst out. When the antibiotics kick in, the infection is usual dealt with by the body so as long as it isn't getting bigger the body should deal with it.

Odd how you couldn't see the wound before though   

Is she better in herself janey ?

Thanks Ian - she is fine in herself its just weird lumps under the skin just below the puncture, gonna leave it over the weekend and if not gone down I shall take her back to the vets Monday.

Again thanks all Xx

Such a worry for you Janey. Hope she improves over the weekend. x

Thanks Annie - its just really odd, maybe it could be bruising hence why it hasn't gone down? Xx

Hope it heals up soon   xx

Hope it showing signs of improvement hun xx

Thanks ladies Xx

Glad Moomin has improved hun Xxxx

Hope it's gone soon Janey x

Oh Janey, hope she is ok    their such a worry

Oh moomin hope it's healing ASAP Hun. Hugs for you both

The puncture mark is now healing over but there is still a really strange lump thing there - think it will be vets Monday - annoyingly she 100% herself but I just don't know what it is! Xx

Isnt it a mystery with these things, glad its healing hun but yes best pop her back Monday xxx

Is it just a lump where the puncture is ? Or are the original swellings still a little large janey ?

-Ian- wrote:Is it just a lump where the puncture is ? Or are the original swellings still a little large janey ?

Its so hard to explain - the initial watery bit was under her arm pit - about 5 inches under the puncture - that has dispersed - this hard ish lump is in between the puncture and where the watery bit was. Very strange - thought maybe bruising but it doesn't feel right Xx

Hmmm... I was gonna suggest that if it was under the puncture then that could be part of the healing. As it's away from that and given that you know Moo best, might be wise to get it checked out, even if it is for peace of mind.

Yep - most likely nothing to worry about but its niggling me Xx

Best photo as I can get as she is laying on her side....



Thats the lump and a few inches up - the darker spot - the puncture mark Xx

Oh that is quiet pronounced. Is it firm or soft janey ?

Reasonably solid - its slightly larger than the photo shows - very obvious - not bothering her to touch Xx

Wondering if there is something in there... Think the best course is the vet just to rule that out.. Poor girlie... Like you say, at least it isn't sore.

Yep will do Monday - hope its not anything serious, would have thought she would flinch if so - but we all know their pain thresh hold.

Yeah we do... Tough little blighters. I'm sure the vet will have a better idea on Monday.

Hope all goes well at the Vets for Moo tomorrow Janey.

Must admit I have never seen anything like that before.

The nearest thing to it was when I had a little Westie and he got a grass
seed in his foot which travelled up his leg and the lump came up under
his arm (for want of a better way of describing it).  But there was no
puncture mark.

You may never know, but the most important thing is they make your
lovely girl well  

Awww thanks hun - shall find out tomorrow - her antibiotics finish tomorrow also so will see what the vets say. Xx

Ooh hun that is quite a lump. Hope you get some answers at the vets tomorrow Xxxx give her a big kiss from me and Vin xxx