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Post by Jen on Sept 7, 2007 17:43:41 GMT -8
I had Cleo out and was petting her and rubbing her outstretched dewlap and I felt this lump right where the paper thin part of her dewlap stops and the fleshy part starts. there has been no injury. as they get more mature, will the area fatten up? you dont notice it unless you touch it. in the anatomy thread the spot that is pointed out on the dewlap is where the lump is
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 7, 2007 20:10:21 GMT -8
Sometimes they just get those little lumps and bumps. If it gets much bigger kind of quickly you may want to get it checked out, but right now just keep an eye on it.
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Post by Jen on Sept 10, 2007 7:46:09 GMT -8
I dont think its some random bump it has gotten a little bigger so we made an appointment, it wont be for 2 weeks. hopefully its nothing serious.  |
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 10, 2007 8:57:29 GMT -8
Definitely keep us posted!
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Post by Jen on Sept 10, 2007 9:37:46 GMT -8
now that the lump has gotten bigger it looks like she was bit by a very small spider I guess we will find out next friday. she isnt acting sick so I guess that is a good sign. the lump causes her pain when I touch it. if the grow keeps progressing as it has I will try to get her in to the vet sooner. My poor baby!!!!!!!
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Post by crazybaby on Sept 10, 2007 10:10:38 GMT -8
Sounds like the start of an abcess. It's a good thing you have an appointment with a vet though, at least you can get it checked out as soon as you can and get treatment if needs be. Generally in anywhere else on the body it's hard to notice a small lump like that, at least you can see it in an easily notice part. Keep us posted.
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Post by Merlin on Sept 10, 2007 15:33:01 GMT -8
Since the lump is growing larger and it is painful It may very well be a spider bite. I would go ahead and schedule a vet visit.
Iguanas are VERY good at hiding illness and if you wait till she shows that she is sick, she will be very sick!
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Post by Jen on Sept 10, 2007 15:52:39 GMT -8
I will call tomarrow and see if I can get her in this Thursday.
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Post by Merlin on Sept 10, 2007 16:09:58 GMT -8
Good luck and be sure and let us know what you find out!
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Post by Jen on Sept 10, 2007 16:43:12 GMT -8
I will keep all posted.
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Post by Jen on Sept 10, 2007 17:22:55 GMT -8
I was wondering should I not handle Cleo as much beacause of the lump, or should I treat her as I normally would?
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 10, 2007 17:28:41 GMT -8
I would treat as you normally would...just mind where your hands is in regards to the lump if it's sore.
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Post by Jen on Sept 11, 2007 7:38:19 GMT -8
I would hate not being able to hold her, Im still working on socilizing her, and hopefully its somewhat of a comfort for her having her head rub (since shes probabky not feeling well). her vet appointment will be this Friday instead.
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Post by Jen on Sept 11, 2007 10:49:31 GMT -8
Is it Friday yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ?? the lump is well huge now. you can really see the marks that look like a spider bit her and the lump is slightly discolored on that side. Its a 2 sided lump because its in the dewlap and I noticed there is a smaller lump below it along the very edge of the dewlap. this is a nightmare. I am so attatched to her (as I am all my critters) but Ive spent so much time fattening her up and taking care of her nose when it was all banged up from the pet store. just needed to vent. She is still eating very well. |
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Post by crazybaby on Sept 11, 2007 12:04:26 GMT -8
Is there any way you can get a picture of it up here? I'm just curious what this looks like, plus you never know, maybe someone else has seen the same thing and could have some ideas. Even if no one's seen anything like it it would be a learning experience for those who haven't. Just a thought. It might also be a good idea to take pictures of it's progression and even throughout the healing process. It's always good to document health concerns. Good luck and keep us posted.
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