tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post3952294408465795324..comments2023-09-26T12:09:29.433-07:00Comments on Q&A: The Dogs Today Think Tank: Lumps and bumpsBeverley Cuddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544804932989118884noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-65261862141138055782012-01-05T08:42:07.533-08:002012-01-05T08:42:07.533-08:00If you have a multivet practice why not book an ap...If you have a multivet practice why not book an appointment with a different vet? It might be good to get another opinion.In the pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043405252243850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-7327428617526035942012-01-03T11:00:45.609-08:002012-01-03T11:00:45.609-08:00FNA is definately not always accurate, as my beaut...FNA is definately not always accurate, as my beautiful Golden Retriever had this in the first instance, when he along with a skin problem developed a lump under his jaw.<br /><br />Unfortunately it turned out to be skin cancer and Lymphoma, which spread into his chest. I would urge you to get your vet to check for this, blood tests, X-rays as well as by biopsy. It is better to know what you are facing, then you can take action should it be the worse case situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-16543815357196222602011-12-21T09:11:39.800-08:002011-12-21T09:11:39.800-08:00Thank you for your replies.Really appreciate any a...Thank you for your replies.Really appreciate any advice.I did call my vet and she said it is possible that Daisy has a swollen larynx due to having the tube down her throat ready for when they were going to operate on the previous lump.I have to monitor things and see how she does.Daisy is still not herself and I am not sure the larynx would swell to that size from 10 days ago.Plus it feels like a hardish ball.<br />Thank you for offering your advice.Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-12658946318146143852011-12-20T10:49:10.888-08:002011-12-20T10:49:10.888-08:00If it's any help to you one of my dogs has had...If it's any help to you one of my dogs has had loads of grape like lumps he has had a couple removed and they have been fine - just fatty lumps. They syringed them first and if they weren't sure he had then taken off but I can say that most of his fatty lumps have been ok touch wood. He had a warty lump taken off and that was a really aggressive form of cancer, that was 2 years ago. Touch wood everything ok. I do have a facebook friend who had a greyhound with a fatty lump and that was a very aggressive form of cancer - he was sent to a Specialist Hospital had it removed and is fine now. That was May this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-39612239626281027422011-12-20T09:54:25.833-08:002011-12-20T09:54:25.833-08:00This is such a worry and the best thing you can do...This is such a worry and the best thing you can do is go back to the vets if you can. If they are not sure they can always refer you to a specialist clinic but they are very expensive so its not always an option. As most of us here are only pet owners the best advice is to go back and you would not be neurotic just trying to do the very best for your lovely dog. Hope it all works out well for your Both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-76870432199674691832011-12-20T08:50:51.138-08:002011-12-20T08:50:51.138-08:00Fine needle aspiration isn't 100% accurate as ...Fine needle aspiration isn't 100% accurate as if the needle doesn't aspirate the cells in questions it will give a negative result. I would take her back to the vets and have lump removed. The fact of other lumps appearing could be indicative of something more serious such as lymph nodes which can also enlarge with infections but fatty lumps can also appear in odd places too. Trust your instincts that she is off colour, it may be nothing serious but it is always better to see. I'm a doctor not a vet but a lifelong dog lover and dog trainer in my spare time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-33763512561775369542011-12-20T08:46:56.619-08:002011-12-20T08:46:56.619-08:00Its not neurotic Jo..its being a caring responsibl...Its not neurotic Jo..its being a caring responsible pet owner ..the Vets would be my suggestion, even if its nothing to worry about. Better safe than sorry as they say. It could be grissle..but if new ones are appearing randomly, I would definately get them checked out..good luck to you and dear Daisy, I hope all will be ok xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008632143615292951.post-65369414683324793412011-12-20T08:36:13.890-08:002011-12-20T08:36:13.890-08:00As Daisy's owner, you are best placed to know ...As Daisy's owner, you are best placed to know when she "isn't herself".<br />There are times when we don't "feel ourselves", but we know a little rest will do it, and there are other times when we know a rest isn't enough and we need a little more, sometimes even help from the doctor.<br />As Daisy can't tell you what is wrong, you have to make your best guess. I've had my dog down to the vets three times in the past month for the same problem; but the last time we were down we were given some advice, and it has been that (alongside the pills on the first and second trips) that has really helped. Without that third trip, Inka would still be suffering.<br /><br />Did I feel bad for taking him to the vets "again"?<br />No, I didn't. He needed more help than I was capable of giving him.<br />Am I glad I took him down "again"?<br />Absolutely, he is doing better every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com