Bluejaw Trigger Abscess?

[beanbagtang]

Hi all I’ve had my blue jaw for close to two years and this lump has been growing slowly but more more noticeable lately. He still eats like a pig and behaves normally but definitely want some ideas what it could be and how to help him, thanks in advance :)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/M3sQ3ogxiwa54sMC9

 

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[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi all I’ve had my blue jaw for close to two years and this lump has been growing slowly but more more noticeable lately. He still eats like a pig and behaves normally but definitely want some ideas what it could be and how to help him, thanks in advance :)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/M3sQ3ogxiwa54sMC9

How long has it had this growth?

Rapid growth (in days to weeks) indicates a abscess/infection. Slower growth (weeks to months) is more likely a tumor.

 

[beanbagtang]

How long has it had this growth?

Rapid growth (in days to weeks) indicates an abscess/infection. Slower growth (weeks to months) is more likely a tumor.

it definitely has been slower over the past few months it has just been more noticeable. He’s never changed activity or hunger just want to know if there’s something I can help treat in iso or something I’m gonna have to just try to contain

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

it definitely has been slower over the past few months it has just been more noticeable. He’s never changed activity or hunger just want to know if there’s something I can help treat in iso or something I’m gonna have to just try to contain

Short of surgery, there isn't anything you can really do, sorry.