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Post by julies on Jan 6, 2013 15:17:07 GMT -5
My bridge lurcher Smokey had a pea size lump taken off a front leg- my vet had said she didn't think it was anything to worry about but she'd take it off anyway .. it was an aggressive cancer BUT because we caught it really early Moke had radiotherapy and homeopathic treatment and it never returned  AT least you'll be able to relax about it or crack on and get treatment ... all crossed J xxx |
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Post by Emma on Jan 7, 2013 6:24:31 GMT -5
I am embarrassed but lucky enough not to have seen a tick ever so i don't know! It is however a lump under the fur and under the skin if that helps  Just took him to the rugby pitch and he ran round like a loon as normal but came back trotting on it but not fully weight bearing on that front left leg. I've had another good look, can't see anything in his pads and he's happy enough to let me poke and prod his foot, can't feel anything in his leg either So ringing for appointment when vets open in morning  Thanks for thinking of him Sarah x If it's under the skin, it's not a tick. Good luck today, let us know how you get on  Emma x |
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Post by sassbu on Jan 7, 2013 10:04:32 GMT -5
Got in to the vets this morning and luckily saw the senior vet. He has had a really good look and feel and prod of Noel just about all over. He poked at his feet for ages and found on the foot which he isn't weight-bearing properly on, that the inner side of one of his toes was inflamed, not massively but enough for Noel to continue to remove his foot from Mr Vets hand and glare at him when he touched that particular tootsie! He has given us a supply of anti flamms to take and in the meantime no zoomies. He thinks it's just bruised from a knock and so should be better in a couple weeks, if not then he can do an x-ray. Then to the lump which after groping everywhere and thankfully only finding the same one pea-size lump he said he is 99% sure that the lump is just a small hard sebacious cyst (he showed me how I can pinch the skin and roll it in my finger to see that it's attached to the underside of the skin not anything beneath that and isn't fluidy or ruptured). He said keep an eye on it to watch out for any changes but that at present he really felt no need for further intervention yet, especially as the leg problem is actually a result of a dodgy toe and there were no other symptons but that any unexpected lump on any dog should be shown to a vet to be sure. Glad we went, all reassured by the end! Hopefully lump will disappear of its own accord or just stay the same condition and norty toe will be healed soon with a little more rest. And breathe!!!!! |
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Post by lurchernut on Jan 7, 2013 12:51:20 GMT -5
So relieved for you and Noel as the vet says, rest will sort out the poorly toe (my lot have that glare/look down to a fine art with my vet)  ;D I've also had the same anxious wait to find out about a lump, for it to be diagnosed as a sebaceous cyst, so know all too well the relief you are feeling "YAY" Sending loads of healing thoughts for the poorly toe and a gentle squidge for Noel |
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Post by sammy13 on Jan 7, 2013 13:06:17 GMT -5
So pleased its good news hope you soon get better Noel |
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Post by Emma on Jan 7, 2013 13:40:03 GMT -5
Great news. Hope the tablets work and his poorly tootsie is better soon Emma x |
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Post by julies on Jan 7, 2013 14:07:12 GMT -5
Oh brill .. came to see what was going on Fab to get some good news Give Noellie a huge hug from me and Lucy please and a huge hug for you too Jools xxx |
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Post by sassbu on Jan 7, 2013 14:16:04 GMT -5
Aww thanks everyone, I'll pass the hugs on I didn't think I was that worried but the sheer relief and happiness when we walked out of there, well I must have been! Never been so pleased to part with £50 ;D Lumps are definitely going in to Room 101  but hopefully he'll have another 4 years of greyt health before anymore scares Sarah x |
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Post by barbaranixon on Jan 7, 2013 16:14:15 GMT -5
At MOT time, I pointed out a pea sized lump on Bridge boy Izzy's forehead and the newly qualified vet said it had to be removed urgently. Luckily, the practice owner was at the reception desk and when I mentioned this, she had a feel and said it was nothing to worry about. She said that you could feel it as a separate entity, within the skin, rather then something deeply rooted to underlying tissue.
She was right, as the dog whom we lost to facial cancer had a lump which felt 'stuck down' and couldn't be moved.
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Post by jodav on Jan 8, 2013 13:52:19 GMT -5
At MOT time, I pointed out a pea sized lump on Bridge boy Izzy's forehead and the newly qualified vet said it had to be removed urgently. Luckily, the practice owner was at the reception desk and when I mentioned this, she had a feel and said it was nothing to worry about. She said that you could feel it as a separate entity, within the skin, rather then something deeply rooted to underlying tissue. She was right, as the dog whom we lost to facial cancer had a lump which felt 'stuck down' and couldn't be moved. Thanks for this info Barbara. The lump on Paddy I mentioned is as you explain, a separate entity, within the skin. I've decided to get the opinion of another vet at the practice before booking Paddy in for surgery. When I went before I was hoping to get the considered professional opinion of the vet based on knowledge and experience. When I queried anaesthetics and greys he said "where did you get that from?" Perhaps that explains why I am hesitant  Jo |
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Post by sassbu on Jan 8, 2013 15:59:25 GMT -5
At MOT time, I pointed out a pea sized lump on Bridge boy Izzy's forehead and the newly qualified vet said it had to be removed urgently. Luckily, the practice owner was at the reception desk and when I mentioned this, she had a feel and said it was nothing to worry about. She said that you could feel it as a separate entity, within the skin, rather then something deeply rooted to underlying tissue. She was right, as the dog whom we lost to facial cancer had a lump which felt 'stuck down' and couldn't be moved. Thanks for this info Barbara. The lump on Paddy I mentioned is as you explain, a separate entity, within the skin. I've decided to get the opinion of another vet at the practice before booking Paddy in for surgery. When I went before I was hoping to get the considered professional opinion of the vet based on knowledge and experience. When I queried anaesthetics and greys he said "where did you get that from?" Perhaps that explains why I am hesitant Jo Unfortunately that reaction is not too uncommon hence my relief at finding that my local vet was experienced with greys and back when i took him to be neutered the nurse on reception knew about anaesthetic and greys too and reassurance from knowledge and experience goes a long way hope your second opinion gives you some confidence about what to do, let us know how you get on |
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Post by Flaperoo on Jan 8, 2013 16:14:45 GMT -5
Sarah, I am so pleased to hear the lovely Noel is going to be just fine £50.00 well spent just for the peace of mind . Give him a hug from Sal and me Maryx |
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Post by Anthea on Jan 8, 2013 16:22:50 GMT -5
GIve the lovely Noel a big Hug from Barney and Ozzy and hopefull when the mud clears he can come fro a run round the Valley xxxxxxxx
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