Cervical "Lumps" (Cervical Lymphadenitis)

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Abscessation of the lymph nodes immediately beneath the lower

jaw, in the upper neck, usually results when coarse foods (such

as hay) injure the lining of the mouth or when superficial wounds

penetrate the skin over these lymph nodes.  Bacterial invasion

causes painful, swollen abscesses under the lower jaw.

Sometimes these abscesses break open and exude a thick, creamy

yellow-white pus.



A veterinarian can perform a bacterial culture of the pus with

antibiotic sensitivity testing to determine the appropriate

antibiotic to use by injection.  If the abscesses are large,

surgical removal and aggressive antibiotic therapy may be

recommended.