What are the bumps and lumps? and comfort for mouth sores?

[amy_in_mna]

I am curious to know what the bumps actually are that are under Brooke's skin. 
Are they yeast filled?  Why do they seem to disappear?  Are they breaking open internally?  Do more bumps/lumps mean things are worse or is it irrelevant?

Also, I am seeing lots more sores inside of Brooke's mouth (suspected case of Blasto- not confirmed yet)
No wonder eating is a chore even on good days!  We stopped feeding kibble several weeks ago when she was refusing it so often - I am just cooking soft foods for her now.  I am curious though to know if anyone has found a way to sooth these mouth sores?

Thanks for anything you have!!

Amy in MN with Brooke the lab

[evayola]

Oh poor Brooke. I bet she is in pain. I once had chicken pox (as an adult) inside of my mouth and all down my throat so I know the discomfort. Marge did not have may sores. She has maybe 3 so I am not exactly sure what they are. I do know that there have been several dogs on here that had absseses the size of a softball that ruptured. Feeding her soft foods would be my only suggestions but you are already doing that. Hopefully someone else can chime in. How is she otherwise?

Eva