Well, the new year is off to a bumpy start. Bailey has a tumor on her tail. It's been there for a while and I check it periodically but it hasn't caused any problems until now. She came running in for dinner one day last week and I spotted a trail of blood on the floor. She's an enthusiastic wagger and must have hit the big bump on something to start it bleeding. I bandaged it and the next day we visited Dr B.
He said it should be removed just because of the location. Tails come in contact with hard objects frequently and the bleed freely. An injury can cause the house to look like a crime scene in no time and keeping a bandage on a wagging tail is not an easy task. We set up an appointment for surgery and did some blood work. Unfortunately, Bailey also had an ear infection and though it didn't look serious, the lab report indicated otherwise. We decided to hold off on the surgery until we got the ear infection under control.
She's much better now and we'll soon reschedule the surgery.
A couple weeks ago I noticed a very small bump on Fudge's face just under his eye. My dogs all have lots of lumps and bumps, so I wasn't alarmed and chose to watch it. This one was different and grew very rapidly into a red angry bump with another smaller one starting up next to it. On Wednesday morning last week Rob and Fudge went to visit Dr B.
The Doc looked at the bump and said it needed to go. So on Friday morning Fudge had surgery. Both growths were removed and sent to the lab for analysis. Dr B couldn't tell if they were mast cell tumors, but if they are malignant, Fudge will go back to have more tissue removed.
He was loopy when he came home and spent most of the evening sleeping. When he did try to walk, he needed help to stay upright. The next morning he was feeling great, walking without help and enjoying a full breakfast. We could use some POTP to help get us good news from the pathologist.
We have other minor bumps and bruises to get the year off to a good start, but for now our biggest concerns are Fudge and Bailey.
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We are praying all the bumps, bruises and injuries heal quickly and need no further treatment.
All paws crossed for both Bailey and Fudge - hope those bumps are harmless. That tail bump brings back memories of poor Phantom's saga of the tail. We hope Bailey's is small enough to be removed. Phantom's was too big and he went through a lot of misery with his big boo boo.
Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
We have all the paws in our house crossed for good results. Feel better soon guys. Sending some love and some hugs along with those crossed paws.
My paws are crossed for you, Bailey and Fudge, and lots of AireZen and POTP is heading in your direction!
Boxers are big on lumps and bumps too, so Momma knows aaaaaall about watching them. We'll cross our paws for your pack!
You've got our POTP. Lumps are scary. We hope everyone will be happy and back begging for sprinkles soon.
Sending lots of power of the paw to Bailey & Fudge. Milo, Jet & Arli
OUR foster girl Bailey has a similar lump on her tail too - It was "inconclusive" when we had it aspirated. But I do so hope that YOUR girl Bailey's ear feels better and all goes well with that tail! :-) --And LOTS of positive vibes and POTP for Fudge too!
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