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ladyj · 04-28-2008, 04:56 AM

My Lacy, 11-year-old Bichon, has some little "bumps" on her body and head. The vet said they are cysts and are harmless and are not pre-cancer. A
couple of them have gotten bigger and Lacy scratches one on her neck and
keeps it irritated and bloody. I think they are subcutaneous or sebaceous
cysts. The one on her neck fills up with white, cheesy stuff (sorry,
gross). It can be emptied, but it fills right back up.

Does anyone have experience with these cysts? Is there any way to treat
them outside of having them surgically removed? I am very hesitant to have
Lacy put under for anything. I wash the one that Lacy scratches with
peroxide and clean it up and put medication on it and cover it sometimes to
keep her from scratching it. I don't think it "hurts" her, but it apparently itches and may bother her a little.

Any information or experience will be appreciated.

Ladymom · 04-28-2008, 06:37 AM

My Lady used to get the same thing. They are called sebaceous cysts. If I recall, my vet said they were related to Lady's allergies. I have been giving Lady 3V caps for her allergies for several years now and she hasn't had anymore. Not sure if this is a coincidence or not, but it might be worth a try. Fatty acids have all kinds of health benefits.

Sebaceous Cysts in Dogs

ladyj · 04-28-2008, 03:25 PM

I think I might add some fatty acids to Lacy's diet. They are good anyway and if they help with the cysts, that would be great.

yorkie mom-3 · 04-28-2008, 03:38 PM

I don't have any helpful info for you, saying a prayer that your little girl gets better.

04-28-2008, 04:56 AM	#1
ladyj No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 683	Cysts My Lacy, 11-year-old Bichon, has some little "bumps" on her body and head. The vet said they are cysts and are harmless and are not pre-cancer. A couple of them have gotten bigger and Lacy scratches one on her neck and keeps it irritated and bloody. I think they are subcutaneous or sebaceous cysts. The one on her neck fills up with white, cheesy stuff (sorry, gross). It can be emptied, but it fills right back up. Does anyone have experience with these cysts? Is there any way to treat them outside of having them surgically removed? I am very hesitant to have Lacy put under for anything. I wash the one that Lacy scratches with peroxide and clean it up and put medication on it and cover it sometimes to keep her from scratching it. I don't think it "hurts" her, but it apparently itches and may bother her a little. Any information or experience will be appreciated.

04-28-2008, 06:37 AM	#2
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	My Lady used to get the same thing. They are called sebaceous cysts. If I recall, my vet said they were related to Lady's allergies. I have been giving Lady 3V caps for her allergies for several years now and she hasn't had anymore. Not sure if this is a coincidence or not, but it might be worth a try. Fatty acids have all kinds of health benefits. Sebaceous Cysts in Dogs __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

04-28-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
ladyj No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 683	I think I might add some fatty acids to Lacy's diet. They are good anyway and if they help with the cysts, that would be great.

04-28-2008, 03:38 PM	#4
yorkie mom-3 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 616	I don't have any helpful info for you, saying a prayer that your little girl gets better.