My 13 year old JRT had her booster jab over 4 weeks ago. Usually this is given in the back of the neck but was given below her left shoulder. As I was holding the dog I know this was where it was given. The next day a large lump appeared where the vaccination had been given. I contacted the vet and took her in to have it checked. The vet said she had probably gone into a muscle but it should go down without treatment. As it hadn't gone down after 4 weeks I asked for an appointment with the senior vet who said he didn't think it was due to the vaccination but was a fatty lump and prescribed anti inflammatories and booked her in next week for a biopsy to be done under general anaesthetic if it hadn't gone down. He said " I won't charge for today's consulation but the anti-inflammatory is £49"
I told him I thought it was too much of a coincidence for such a large lump to appear the day after the vaccination and in exactly the same place where the needle went in but he dismissed this. The lump is large and soft and 'wobbly' as though filled with fluid.
I am not wealthy but if my animals need treatment that is a priority. I am loathe to have a 13year old dog put under general anaesthetic unless it is necessary.
My family have used this vet practice for over 25 years but we have all noticed how they now seem to find ways of boosting their charges.
Anyone had a similar experience?
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