Skin cancer in dogs Murphy

[Linda and Murphy]

Being a sun worshiper with reddish hair and blue eyes, I am very familiar with skin cancer. I have had umpteen removed, some even by MOH's surgery. I am pretty good at identifying it in humans.

 

I noticed a bump on Murphy's nose last week. It was black and flat, not deep. I thought it might just be a dirty face. Being like Joanne, I picked at it. It bled profusely but stopped. Yesterday, I checked it again. It felt a bit larger, and deeper. My vet is open on Saturday and, for my peace of mind, I decided to run by there. Everyone's question "What did Murph Man do now?"

Unfortunately, she didn't blow me off as a worry wart. We are going to give it a week and check it again. She didn't like that it was black (melanoma).

 

Thanks. I just need to share.

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Hoping all is well, and you've gotten some good news.  Keeing my fingers crossed that it's not something serious! 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Just came in to check on Murph's nose. I read below. Hoping all is still well. The news just reported, " great weekend to take new pictures of your dogs" hint hint

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

I hope it is nothing serious with Murphy's nose. 

[Linda and Murphy]

No updates. He feels just fine and wants me to leave his nose alone. lol

[KAHLUA]

Any updates????

 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

How's he doing?  Keep us posted.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Michelle, How is Penny doing?

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

All fingers crossed for Murph - I know how worrisome that can be.  You're doing the right thing!  No such thing as a worry wart.  Keep us posted!

 

[Janel and Sophia]

You did the right thing Linda, taking him to the vet.  I am so hoping Murphy does not have the C word and will be okay....

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Murphy, we are sending big burly doodle man hugs to you.  My mom just read us your mom's post and we hope you are all right...I still haven't gotten down to see you so we could go cruisin' in your little red sports car.  -Clifford and Cloud