Cysts are very common in dogs. These are cavities that form in the tissue and fill with fluid. Cysts often form on the surface of the skin because sebaceous glands become blocked and collect in a capsule due to backflow during production. If you notice such a cyst on your dog, it is an atheroma, the size of which can vary from that of a mustard seed to a chicken egg. Since the cyst is sometimes a reason for a dog to scratch the affected area more often or to lick the atheroma, a visit to a veterinary practice is recommended. Here they will determine whether the cyst is benign and whether it needs to be removed to prevent infection.
If you have the cysts removed from your dog, you will incur costs of between 400 and 1,000 euros, although the costs for a benign atheroma are on the lower side. If you want to have larger or malignant cysts removed from your dog, the costs often rise into the four-digit range.
In addition to atheroma, there are numerous other types of cysts, some of which your dog can even ingest through the mouth. For example, if your dog has giardiasis, it ingests several single-celled organisms called Giardia intestinalis, which leads to severe diarrhea that can be transmitted to humans. In this case, extreme caution is required, as the cysts are excreted by the dog and can get stuck in the fur. If you have giardia, contact a veterinary practice immediately and use protective gloves to clean it.
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