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Sebaceous cyst on my dog
My golden retriever had a sebaceous cyst on her back, near the top of her tail. It burst and scabbed over. After a few days the scab was just matted to her fur and was hanging off so I cut it. Then the cyst filled up and burst again, and then scabbed over. She had a cyst on her back leg that burst and scabbed over, and she just licked the scab off and it healed. Since this one's on her back she can't lick it but it doesn't seem to bother her. A piece of the scab fell off a few weeks ago and started to bleed, so I don't want to try to take it off. The cyst is starting to fill up again. Is there a way to get the scab off and keep the cyst from coming back besides having a vet remove it?
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you should prob take her to a vet.
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I had a friend sometime ago who his dog had the same problem, he said he gave his dog alfalfa powder mixed with dog food according to directions, he also said he gave his dog a pinch of flowers of sulfer also mixed with dog food, he said what he was feeding his dog for food was bad for him and had to change his diet. Hope you're dog get's better.
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Treatments for sebaceous cysts
Sebaceous cysts most often disapear on their own and are not dangerous. Occasionally, they may become inflamed and tender. Sometimes sebaceous cysts grow large that they may interfere with your everyday life. When this happens, surgical removal in your health care provider's office may be necessary. Small inflamed cysts can often be treated by injection of steroid medications or with antibiotics.
Complications of sebaceous cysts
Sebaceous cysts may occasionally become infected and form into painful abscesses. It is important when sebaceous cysts are surgically removed that the entire sac is excised to help prevent a recurrence. However, it's important to note that sebaceous cyst recurrence in not unusual.
Remember to consult your health care provider anytime you notice any type of growth, bump, or lump on your body. Although sebaceous cysts are not dangerous, your doctor should examine you to ensure that skin cancer is not present.
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