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.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Please keep us updated. Hoping the best for Murphy. I'm so sorry that this sounds so scary.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

OMD Im so sorry, i hope it turns out ok

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Linda, JD and I are keeping paws and fingers crossed that this is nothing.

[Linda and Murphy]

Thank you everyone for all the kind words. I knew you would understand.

Hopefully, Finn has just bitten his nose.

[Rose]

I hope it all turns out o.k. for Murphy. Hugs to both of you.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I really hope it's not that-a whole week is a long time to wait it out. We'll be thinking of you and Murph.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

hoping all the worry will be for nothing!  Keep us updated.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Sending paws-itive thoughts Murph's way.

[Donna K & Quincy]

We are really, really praying that this is just something minor.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

OMD, you must be really worried.  Here's hoping that it's nothing.  Please keep us posted.