my pit bull

Question
My six year old bitch has a bump on her snout the size of a large marble right above her nose.  I previously thought it was allergies, but benedryl is not shrinking it in size, what could it possibly be?

Answer

Hi Karla,

Nobody can diagnose your dog on line. There are many kinds of growths and cysts, you just can't guess at what kind a dog might have.

Since you've tried to treat this on your own, but the growth is getting bigger, it's now time to have your dog examined by your veterinarian.

If you are having trouble afford veterinary care, first talk to your regular vet. Ask your veterinarian if he or she will let you work out a payment plan. Many veterinarians are willing to work out a weekly or monthly payment plan so that you do not have to pay the entire cost of veterinary care up front. Another option is to contact your local shelter or Humane Society. Some shelters operate or know of local subsidized veterinary clinics or veterinary assistance programs. If you happen to live within driving distance to veterinary school, check with them to see if they offer discount services to the public. There are two special credit cards to apply for which help with medical bills (including veterinary bills) read about them here:

http://www.carecredit.com
http://www.healthcard.citicards.com

Best of luck,
Patti