Has anyone had any experiences of this....would appreciate any info.

Hi Sam
not had experience of it in the dog sense !
hubby had it a couple of years ago and it was very painfull ,alot of swelling ,antibiotics and anti-inflammotarys ( SP) and the gland had to be emptied regularly (Yak) it still bothers him now and he still has to empty it now and again
don't know if this helps -if not tell me and I'll delete it before the whole world knows his secrets :D
Liz :)

Hi sis, I had a Wolfie that had this. She had a huge egg shaped swelling on the side of her face, and all the worst thoughts went through my mind. However, it turned out to be a blocked saliva gland. Anti biotics helped initially, but then the swelling returned. Eventually it had to be removed, quite a long op, but totally successful. A drain was left in for about a week, to make sure all gunge drained away, but after that no more trouble at all.

Thanks sis/Liz. Caper has developed one overnight....just to add to my nervous breakdown! Pups are due tomorrow so vet (over the phone) doesn't want to have to start operating....just hoping antibiotics & squeezing (there is a small bite puncture) will keep it under control until she is able to have it opened up. Any further advice appreciated!

We had the same thing with a Cocker - antibiotics helped initially but the lump gradually kept coming back so we opted for the op. As Philippa says, it was a long op & not one that vets do that often (our vet said he usually only did one salivary gland op a year on a dog, if that) but it did cure the problem for good, although our Cocker has been left with a slightly lop-sided face - quite endearing really :-)

Oooooooo sammy sis, Puppies tomorrow, all being well. Keeping everything crossed for you, mum and babies. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE let me know how things go. Will be thinking of you all, and sending love and best wishes. xx

Sam as there is a bite it could it be a sub-cutaneous infection rather than a salivary gland one? Don't think you can do anything more except keep a check on Caper's temp. and I'm sure you're doing that anyway. Keep us updated on puppy progress :-).

Definitely in the salivary gland sis...mix of blood/saliva coming out when I drain it.....fills up again within a couple of hours...well you know how she drools! Just hope I can keep it contained long enough for her to have the pups & feed them a bit before she has to have it cut. Had it happen once before with a graas seed blocking it. (different bitch.)

hope everything goes well for mum and pups sam, regards tina