[jaykay]

Are they symmetrical. Ie could they be swollen lymph glands?

[moprabbit]

The lumps are just a bit bigger than a 1p coin and both feel and look the same. They are next to eachother. 

[jaykay]

Don't know then, lymph glands would be either side of the neck and jaw, in the same place.

[kanisha]

insect bite reactions?

[moprabbit]

I wondered about insect bites... I think the best thing to do is just keep an eye on them over the next few days. Thanks for help and ideas.

[SteveHants]

Sounds like lumpy jaw to me. I got it in a ewe last year, its more usually foubd in cattle. Nicks in the gums from thistles etc become infected and form hard lumps along the back of the jaw. Treatment is mild antibiotics over 4 days I think. Cant rember which antibiotic though. Good news is if its that, it isnt life threatening.

[princesspiggy]

The lumps are just a bit bigger than a 1p coin and both feel and look the same. They are next to eachother. 

not been nipped by a dog?

[Elmoo2u]

My Lamb's lump burst this morning and lots and lots of smelly creamy pus came out.  I have drained it, it is still a bit swollen and there are 2 large holes in her now where it all came out. 

I am bathing the area with salt water and she got an antibiotic shot, I think I will get some antispetic cream or spray to put on it tomorrow but at the moment she has a small patch on it to keep it clean for the night.

She looks lots better and is brighter altogether, she is even playing with the other lambs now which she has never done before 

[Bramblecot]

Better out than in!  I hope she recovers soon

[princesspiggy]

thats good, she'l feel alot better once it drains.


did we decide what it was?