Is My Dog’s Growth Serious?

Hi Nick,

The photo you submitted is out of focus, and I cannot tell what the growth might be. Would you be able to send a better picture?

Actually, the Walnut Creek, California area has a number of excellent specialty practices that would be able to give an opinion. Although, they are not holistic.

I would suggest improving your dog’s health in a natural way so that whatever triggered the appearance of this growth will be counteracted and encourage it to shrink and go away.

Diet: See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, and consider a Raw diet

Immune support: One of these supplements should be added to the diet, 1. Missing Link Canine Formula
2. Immuplex from Standard Process
3. OrthoMolecular Specialties, Mega C Powder

VACCINATIONS: Check out the info from Current Veterinary Therapy XI, regarding Annual Vaccinations, by Dr. Ron Schultz. Dogs do not have to be vaccinated more often than every 3 years and most vaccines last for the life of the animal. Dr. Richard Pitcairn’s book, Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, discusses the harmful effects of vaccinations, and how they contribute to a condition called ‘Vaccinosis’ which causes growths, warts, tumors, cancers, etc.

TOXINS: Avoid toxic flea and tick preventives. See our page on Natural flea treatment,

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Hi Nick,

Thank you for the additional, improved photos. In my opinion, I am 90-95% sure that this appears to be a benign growth. But to be completely sure, it would be best to seek the help of a holistic veterinarian.

A holistic veterinarian would not only examine the growth, but look at your whole dog, including behavior and past history of any illness, to determine the correct treatment plan.

The improved diet, decrease in vaccination, immune support, and avoidance of toxins, should still be done. A holistic veterinarian may also suggest a homeopathic remedy, if indicated, to help shrink the growth.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Related Pages:
– Dog Warts
– Dog Skin Conditions
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Warts, Cysts and Strange Growths Section

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Dogs do not have to be vaccinated more often than every 3 years and most vaccines last for the life of the animal. Dr. Richard Pitcairn’s book.