I have just been told by my vet that my dog has a sebaceous cyst. Does anyone know how to prevent/cure these?

Question

This is the second one he has gotten in the last month, on the same paw. The first one they thought was a lick granuloma, although I think it was the same thing that just happened to get worse after he wouldn't stop licking it. My vet just drained it and said to let it be but i'm wondering why we've had two in one month, when we've never had anything like it before, and if these can be prevented. If anyone has experience with these cysts, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

thank you!

Answer 1

genetics.....

Answer 2

Sebaceous cysts on dogs are like they are in humans. Caused from a plugged hair follicle or sebaceous gland. There is no treatment, that I know of, other than a surgical procedure to clean all the fluid and infection out of them. You don't drain a cyst and "just let it be." Your vet should have used sutures and applied antibiotic ointment. The dog may be licking it because it hurts. If the second cyst is in the same area as the first, it may be a continuation of the first which may not have been completely drained and cleansed. Applying Bitter Apple may help stop the dog from licking the wound.

Answer 3

Epidermal Inclusion Cyst Dog

Answer 4

My Lab had a sebaceous cyst on her tail last year. The vet said that they were common. He drained and bandaged it and we had to make her wear an Elizabethan collar for a few weeks, otherwise she could have lost part of her tail by licking and chewing on it. It has not returned, but I'm not aware of how they can be prevented.

My friend's Lab has a very big sebaceous cyst on her side. But as she's a very old dog and it doesn't seem to bother her, my friend and the vet decided to leave it alone.

Sorry, wish I could help.

Answer 5

A sebaceous cyst is a small sac containing an accumulation of secretions produced by the sebaceous glands. Sebaceous cysts are also known as epidermoid cysts, epidermal inclusion cysts, epidermal cysts, and wens.



The sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum, which lubricates the skin. The ducts of the sebaceous glands empty into hair follicles. The development of sebaceous cysts is thought to arise from an obstruction of the follicles, leading to abnormal accumulations of sebum.



Sebaceous cysts are common in dogs. There are no breed, age or sex predilections with respect to formation of the cysts. There is no significant impact on your pet, as these are benign, non-painful growths.

Answer 6

that's a extensive volume of money for a small cyst removing. extraordinarily in view of the actuality that the cyst is merely that- a cyst. It won't circulate away completely. they're genetically appropriate and the cells that overproduce sebaceous oil do no longer disappear. If the oil works, shop utilising it to assuage the tissues. those do no longer might desire to be bumped off, except they're inflicting an issue. At that cost, i think of you have a extra useful concept. shop doing that, and if it develops right into an issue, ask around for a extra existence like cost.

Answer 7

Harmless, NON!!! genetic blocked hair follicle! Thats all it is mate, nothing to worry too much about although, as a good owner of course it'll concern you but they're harmless. We get them too and all that needs doing is to empty them out, clean the 'spot' and keep them clean! I think whats happened with your lad was because it was on his paw, it got infected after being emptied! They are normally painless and unless it was affecting his gait i'd leave well alone - for the vet to open it was a bit hasty - it could have waited until it became a problem - which they rarely do! If he gets another one just wash it vigorously in warm, salty water, it'll save you a fortune a the vet and will do the trapped hair the world of good!!! Good luck.

Answer 8

My Mom had a 1" cyst on her wrist for almost two years. Her Doctor didn't see the point to draining it since he said it would probably come back. He told her if she wanted to she could smack it hard with a book and that her body would assimilate the fluid. I don't recommend this. Hers just went away by itself one day.

Answer 9

I've seen these quite often on older Mastiffs. i had a female that had five of them that seemed to come all at about the same time. she had one on her head and four on different areas of her body. i had them removed and never had another problems.



i know they can be treated with antibiotics but rather than chance her scratching them and it getting infected i chose to remove them.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Pretty much genetic, not much you can do besides have it drained.



At least they are not malignant.