Boxer Bumps (long sorry)

[Devil_Boxer]

I have this boxer, Apollo, who is 6 1/2 months old that had a raised bump on his head about the size of a quarter and the height of two quarters stacked together. There was only the one bump this morning but after I returned from some errands this afternoon they are all over the top of his head. The others are not as big as the first but I would say there are about 10 all together. He does not scratch at them nor are they any color or leaking. He is on a regular diet of the best kibble which he has been eating for 5 months now so I do not think it is that. I do not want for this situation to get any worse, so is there any food, ointment, or medicine I could give to help until I can get him to the vet tomorrow? Or had this ever happened to anyone else that might have some suggestions on what it might be? Please help. Thank You.

 

[mbailey42]

One idea

How weird! In case it is an allergic reaction to something, maybe some liquid benedryl might help. My vet recommended this once when my guy got stung by a yellow jacket and got bumps all over his body. Seems weird though that Apollo's bumps are limited to his head. Hope he is ok!

 

[Devil_Boxer]

Thanks for the advice I will try the benadryl, but do you know the proper dosage to give him? He weighs 40 pounds on the dot.

 

[mbailey42]

Hmmm

I would buy children's benedryl and usage that suggested dosage. Alas, it is 930pm on the west coast and you are in Florida so I would imagine you took a guess already! Sorry for the delayed response:(

 

[TheDuke]

If it doesn't get better, I would have him checked out by the vet..... Keep us updated!

 

[Devil_Boxer]

Thank you for the help everyone I did take a guess on the amount of benadryl to give him. It just so happens I went with the children recommended dosage. In the morning half the bumps were gone and the others were subsiding. I am so happy this worked out for the better. Now I just have to try and pin-point what caused this so it doesn't happen again. Thanks again everyone for the help.

 

[Net45582]

...if it was localized to one area I would guess an insect bite of some sort.Glad everything is returning to normal.You may want to give your vet a call and get the proper pet dosage for benedryl...I believe its based on weight of the pet.
Wanda Kiddo & Chancey

 

[Cami]

Benadryl should be given at 1mg per pound. The capsules come in 25mg. So a 50lb dog could safely take 2-25mg capsules every 8 hours (or 3 times in a 24 hour period). Always start out with a lower dose, sometimes it will work. You can always give the additional amount if they don't show any signs of recovery.

 

[mbailey42]

Oh good!

So glad Apollo is ok - I agree - it might something like a spider bite or such since the bumps never migrated past his head.