Update: Lump after rabies vaccine. Just how big?

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Several weeks ago  Spud had his rabies vaccine and a Bordetella.  I know it is common to have a lump at the injection site but we have a huge mass the size of my hand.  Alarmingly large.  No joke, it must be 5 inches wide, 3 inches high. 

You can actually see the swell when he walks toward me. One side is much larger than the other.

It does not seem painful to touch although I have not tried to aggravate it too much.  He is eating and drinking and plays.

So I know others have had injection site lumps, how big does this get?  Or how big would you allow this to get before wondering if this is normal?

It is not a marble size or an egg. I'm talking sandwich size

 

Update:

Most probable cause is a post-injection site reaction.  Maybe because he was doing a doodle sit pose during the shot and the shot was injected rather low ( almost to the fold of his hip and groin area)  For me, this happened rather late if it is a reaction.

He has no fever, eats, plays, but does favor that area and will get up slowly or run funny almost like a hip dysplasia run. Understandable considering.  He doesnt lick or bother the area.

Steroids injection given to see if some of this inflammation will go down.

At this time, I am going to stop reading the internet about incidents of Sarcoma post Rabies Vaccinations and go enjoy a day off

Thank you for being out there and listening. 

If I hide, he wont see me here.

Hugs from my Dad

[BG and Gavin]

Hugs to you and Spud.  Awaiting results...

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Paws crossed is it just a "Spud thing"!! 

[GBK]

Waiting to hear!  Good thoughts!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Update:

Most probable cause is a post-injection site reaction.  Maybe because he was doing a doodle sit pose during the shot and the shot was injected rather low ( almost to the fold of his hip and groin area)  For me, this happened rather late if it is a reaction.

He has no fever, eats, plays, but does favor that area and will get up slowly or run funny almost like a hip dysplasia run. Understandable considering.  He doesnt lick or bother the area.

Steroids injection given to see if some of this inflammation will go down.

At this time, I am going to stop reading the internet about incidents of Sarcoma post Rabies Vaccinations and go enjoy a day off

Thank you for being out there and listening. 

[BG and Gavin]

Sounds positive. xo

[F, Calla & Luca]

Go enjoy your day. Clearly Spud and his vet love each other. No sarcoma develops this quickly IMHO. Next time have lazy Spud stand up : ) Steroids, in the right circumstances, rock : )

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Thank  you, F.  We are  headed to the lake.  He knows when to stop and rest.  I'll trust his intelligent instincts as when to not do or do something.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Get on that float and have fun. BTW, does it float??

[Camilla and Darwin]

Have fun!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I hope the steroids work and Spud is soon back to normal. Enjoy the rest of your day.:)

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Thanks Karen.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wow Joanne I don't know. I hope it's nothing and that it all goes back to normal!