Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 11/23/2009

Question
my dog is fourteen years old she has a raw open cyst on her chest, she constantly licks the cyst so we bought a cone for her to stop her, the cysts oozes, and some times bleeds and she has a very tiny one in the corner of her eye, i try to keep them as clean as posible with peroxide and ive even bought a shirt to cover it because my other dog pulls the bandages off for her, if its not coverd the other dog will lick it for her..i need help im not ready to loose my dog

Answer
Bianca -

Your dog must be very uncomfortable with an open cyst on her chest. Growths are often painful and irritating to the skin.  Take your dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible.  I cannot tell you what is wrong with her without the benefit of a physical exam.  

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM