While I was playing around with Max this afternoon I noticed that the lymph nodes right behind his jaw were swollen. Both of them about the size of a walnut, maybe a little smaller. I checked Hailey to make sure I never noticed it before and I found nothing enlarged on her. Not sure what to make of it. He has been eating, playing, etc. like normal. I can't get him to the vet until at least Wednesday. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Posted 25 April 2010 - 11:35 PM
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 05:52 AM
Benadryl. It won't hurt and it could be nature playing with his system. Pollen, bees, wasps, mold, etc. 1 every 8 hours. And watch him to see if it gets better. It's spring.
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 07:21 AM
Thanks! I will try that first. 
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 12:58 PM
I don't want to scare you, but it would be a good idea to take him to the vet. My dog heidi had swollen lymph nodes and it ended up being lymphatic cancer. But then again it may be nothing.
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 01:07 PM
If it's simple, the benedryl will take it down in a day. If not, of course, see the vet.
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 02:19 PM
I made an appt with the vet for Wed morning after I get off of work. I would rather err on the side of caution, but I started with the benadryl this morning to see if it helps.
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Posted 26 April 2010 - 04:19 PM
Smart move all the way around.
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Posted 27 April 2010 - 01:46 AM
We'll be praying for a speedy recovery for all the sick dobes.
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Posted 27 April 2010 - 02:15 PM
I up Max's Benadryl dose. He is such a bull moose that 25 mg wasn't doing anything for him. When I got up this afternoon (worked last night), the left side is smaller. YAY!! I will see how he is in the morning, but I will likely still take him in, just to make sure it isn't an infection or anything else.
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Posted 27 April 2010 - 07:22 PM
I up Max's Benadryl dose. He is such a bull moose that 25 mg wasn't doing anything for him. When I got up this afternoon (worked last night), the left side is smaller. YAY!! I will see how he is in the morning, but I will likely still take him in, just to make sure it isn't an infection or anything else.
Yay, her is hoping everything turns out well at the vet.
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Posted 28 April 2010 - 06:10 AM
That is good news! Let us know what you find out at the Vet's office. 
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Posted 28 April 2010 - 11:01 AM
Hope all is well with Max, Praying for good news with the vet!!
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Posted 28 April 2010 - 01:30 PM
The vet is thinking it is something reactive to the lymph nodes, possibly an infection. His eyes are a little runny, so is his nose. The lymph nodes are symmetrical and not lobular (which would be bad) and he doesn't have any other swollen nodes. She gave me a course of antibiotics and I will keep using the benadryl. I will keep everyone updated.
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Posted 28 April 2010 - 08:57 PM
The vet is thinking it is something reactive to the lymph nodes, possibly an infection. His eyes are a little runny, so is his nose. The lymph nodes are symmetrical and not lobular (which would be bad) and he doesn't have any other swollen nodes. She gave me a course of antibiotics and I will keep using the benadryl. I will keep everyone updated.
Glad to hear no other swollen nodes, hope the medications does the trick.
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Posted 29 April 2010 - 12:46 AM
Great news.
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Posted 29 April 2010 - 04:51 AM
Hope he gets well soon! I've just gotten done giving Lily a handful of pills three times a day (I was so glad to throw those bottles away!!!), so my sympathies. The watery eyes and runny nose sounds like half my patients right now -- spring, lovely spring!!! 
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Posted 29 April 2010 - 05:34 AM
But it's so beaiyoful. All the flowers and color and NO SNOW. The nodes in my neck are restricking my Tootsie Roll eating they are so swollen. Poison Ivy or what ever all over my arms but it's SPRING! I made it.
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Posted 29 April 2010 - 08:27 AM
Glad to hear you got good news at the Vet's office. Here's hoping Max gets better real soon.The vet is thinking it is something reactive to the lymph nodes, possibly an infection. His eyes are a little runny, so is his nose. The lymph nodes are symmetrical and not lobular (which would be bad) and he doesn't have any other swollen nodes. She gave me a course of antibiotics and I will keep using the benadryl. I will keep everyone updated.
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Posted 29 April 2010 - 08:37 AM
Hoping Max is on the mend very soon.
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Posted 25 May 2010 - 09:16 PM
Well, his lymph nodes did go down, but they are now swollen again. The only difference is they don't feel symmetrical. The right one feels like there are two nodes that are swollen. I started him back on the benadryl on Sunday. I have a vet appt for him in the morning when I get off of work and the kids to school. I am 
that it is nothing. It is his 3rd bday tomorrow and really don't want bad news. I will keep you all informed.
that it is nothing. It is his 3rd bday tomorrow and really don't want bad news. I will keep you all informed.
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