How to tell if your dog's lymph nodes are swollen?

” Depending on which of us is inflamed, it's often a tell-tale sign of something going on locally. For instance, if the lymph nodes by your dog's neck are enlarged, it could be due to a sore throat, if the lymph nodes by the dog's leg are enlarged it could be due to an infection in the dog's foot. read more

So today, the dog’s lymph nodes will be the star of the day, so let’s see what they have to tell us! Introducing the Dog’s Lymph Nodes. Hello, it’s your dog’s lymph nodes talking! We are special bean-shaped structures that are distributed on your dog’s body in various places. read more

For example, a swollen lymph node in the neck could be a sign of a tooth infection, abscess or other neck and/or face problem. How to Tell if Your Dog's Glands are Swollen With the outside glands, you can usually feel the area where the gland is located and tell whether or not they are swollen. read more

Lymph contains white blood cells, which most commonly serve to fight infection. These cells are called lymphocytes. The lymph fluid is filtered in glands called lymph nodes. When a dog has lymphosarcoma, it means that the normal cells in the lymphatic system, the lymphocytes, have become cancerous. read more