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Sunnie · 04-21-2008, 04:44 PM

I was just picking Sunshine and felt something on her chest. So when I looked, I thought it might be something on or swelling of her nipples.. but it wasn't. It was a BIG lump, below her sternum right between her nips. When I say big, I mean BIG to her.. she is just 5 lbs.... I would say the lump is about the size of the pad of my index finger. I called the vet right away and they will see her in the morning... but wanted to see if anyone has any ideas.
Thanks
Sonya

KathyinCali · 04-21-2008, 04:52 PM

I don't know what it could be but just wanted to say I hope everything goes well tomorrow.

Sunnie · 04-21-2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks Kathi I will be worrying about her all night

patty58 · 04-21-2008, 05:21 PM

Oh Sonya, I hope she is ok. Maybe it is just a bite of some kind. Prayers coming for that little sweetie.

Judy in Waco · 04-21-2008, 05:24 PM

I can't remember how old she is right now, but I know that some older yorkies have bumps now and then that have to be removed. If it's what I'm thinking about, it's nothing serious, but they will remove them at her next dental.

I really hope it's that and nothing serious. We'll be sending good thoughts your way.

scrappysmom · 04-21-2008, 05:25 PM

Hoping Everything Turns Out Ok.

Sunnie · 04-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I can't remember how old she is right now, but I know that some older yorkies have bumps now and then that have to be removed. If it's what I'm thinking about, it's nothing serious, but they will remove them at her next dental.

I really hope it's that and nothing serious. We'll be sending good thoughts your way.

She just turned 4. I thought it might be a cyst, but it is hard (feels like a smooth marble in there) and doesn't move around like a cyst does. I think I am starting to stress here.

Sunnie · 04-21-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patty58

Oh Sonya, I hope she is ok. Maybe it is just a bite of some kind. Prayers coming for that little sweetie.

Thanks Patty. I thought a bite at first too, but don't see any kind of mark on her.. It's not red or feverish

Sunnie · 04-21-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I can't remember how old she is right now, but I know that some older yorkies have bumps now and then that have to be removed. If it's what I'm thinking about, it's nothing serious, but they will remove them at her next dental.

I really hope it's that and nothing serious. We'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Judy, what is it that you are thinking about? just curious

mogli · 04-21-2008, 06:30 PM

Don't freak out. Try to be calm ... no good can come tonight from worrying this much.

Mogli had 1 little cyst that grew as he got older, but never enough for the dr to do anything about. Wicket however used to get them a lot and they would remove them now and then.

It could be a bug bite, reaction to pollen, etc. Don't get too worked up, you need to be strong for your baby

... sending good vibes

GurleyGirl · 04-21-2008, 07:03 PM

A year or so ago my Mickey had a lump on his chest... I took him immediately to the vet.... it was a clogged follicle (better known as a PIMPLE

). All the vet did was put a pin in it and squeeze it (pretty gross actually)... and gave him antibiotics.

Hope all turns out well for Sunshine.

yorkiesmiles · 04-21-2008, 09:15 PM

perhaps its a lipoma -- Bubba & Roxy both have recently developed them - strange thing - they both have them in the same spot - my vet's response - they're twins

Lipomas in Dogs: Benign Fatty Growths

Praying it is nothing serious for Sunshine

SladesMommy · 04-21-2008, 10:20 PM

I'll be prayingthat its nothing serious.

From the description it sounds like what my Bichon would occasionally get. Ican't remember what they are called (some type of cyst I think), whatever it was, we would take her in and the vet would just squeeze them til they popped. It was pretty gross.

Judy in Waco · 04-22-2008, 05:56 AM

I can't remember what they were called.

If I think of it, I'll let you kow. Here's hoping for great news today.

04-21-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,923	I am hoping this is nothing... but I was just picking Sunshine and felt something on her chest. So when I looked, I thought it might be something on or swelling of her nipples.. but it wasn't. It was a BIG lump, below her sternum right between her nips. When I say big, I mean BIG to her.. she is just 5 lbs.... I would say the lump is about the size of the pad of my index finger. I called the vet right away and they will see her in the morning... but wanted to see if anyone has any ideas. Thanks Sonya __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

04-21-2008, 04:52 PM	#2
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,695	I don't know what it could be but just wanted to say I hope everything goes well tomorrow. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

04-21-2008, 04:58 PM	#3
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,923	Thanks Kathi I will be worrying about her all night __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

04-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,857	Oh Sonya, I hope she is ok. Maybe it is just a bite of some kind. Prayers coming for that little sweetie. __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

04-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	I can't remember how old she is right now, but I know that some older yorkies have bumps now and then that have to be removed. If it's what I'm thinking about, it's nothing serious, but they will remove them at her next dental. I really hope it's that and nothing serious. We'll be sending good thoughts your way. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

04-21-2008, 05:25 PM	#6
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,169	Hoping Everything Turns Out Ok. __________________ mommy to scrappydoo charliegirl sunday

04-21-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
mogli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 234	Don't freak out. Try to be calm ... no good can come tonight from worrying this much. Mogli had 1 little cyst that grew as he got older, but never enough for the dr to do anything about. Wicket however used to get them a lot and they would remove them now and then. It could be a bug bite, reaction to pollen, etc. Don't get too worked up, you need to be strong for your baby ... sending good vibes

04-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#11
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,362	A year or so ago my Mickey had a lump on his chest... I took him immediately to the vet.... it was a clogged follicle (better known as a PIMPLE ). All the vet did was put a pin in it and squeeze it (pretty gross actually)... and gave him antibiotics. Hope all turns out well for Sunshine. __________________ Joanne and Mickey, Rocky, Wilma, Pebbles, Winnie, Jasmine, Sammie, Peanut, Emma, Rambo

04-21-2008, 09:15 PM	#12
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 7,013	perhaps its a lipoma -- Bubba & Roxy both have recently developed them - strange thing - they both have them in the same spot - my vet's response - they're twins Lipomas in Dogs: Benign Fatty Growths Praying it is nothing serious for Sunshine __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.*

04-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#13
SladesMommy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: GA Posts: 4,432	I'll be prayingthat its nothing serious. From the description it sounds like what my Bichon would occasionally get. Ican't remember what they are called (some type of cyst I think), whatever it was, we would take her in and the vet would just squeeze them til they popped. It was pretty gross.

04-22-2008, 05:56 AM	#14
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	I can't remember what they were called. If I think of it, I'll let you kow. Here's hoping for great news today. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216