A Lump or Bump That Is Rapidly Growing or Changing Should Be Evaluated by Your Veterinarian, and Sooner Rather Than Later. What I advise my Natural Pet clients to do when they find a lump or bump is to monitor it. If the mass is growing or changing quickly, it's best to see a veterinarian sooner rather than later.
A Dr. William D. Bolton, MD , Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular), answered on behalf of Greenville Health System. A dry cough can be a symptom of many diseases, including cancer, however it does not mean you have cancer. A cough that does not resolve should undergo evaluation by your physician. Most patients will first undergo an evaluation for allergic and sinus disease.
The disease starts like the common cold, with a runny nose or congestion, sneezing, and sometimes a mild cough or fever. Usually, after a week or two, severe coughing begins. The following are the most common symptoms of whooping cough. However, each person may experience symptoms differently. Infants younger than age 6 months may not have a classic whooping cough, or it may be difficult to hear.