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cheeselover8481 · 07-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Rosie has a bump on her so I took her to the vet. He said it's either histiocytoma, mast cell tumor, cyst, trauma, or in-grown hair. Anyone have experience with any of these? I hope it's not mast cell tumor because he said that's bad.

He gave me the option of waiting for a couple of weeks and see if it goes down on its own or sedating her to remove it. Should I wait before the sedate her?

marcerella02 · 07-02-2009, 06:06 PM

Layla has one on her paw- it is either that first word you said

ingrown hair, staph infection or something like a cold sore... lol.. we too are supposed to wait it out because if it is that first thing- it will go away in a few weeks. but that does NOT stop the worrying!

lil fu fu girl · 07-02-2009, 06:14 PM

I am so sorry that you and Rosie are going through this.
I know you have got to be very scared. I have not gone through this
but I found info on both histiocytoma and mast cell tumor. I hope it helps. If it were me, I think I might go with the surgery to remove it asap. However, that is just me, only you know what is best for your baby. Please keep us posted on her. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Histiocytoma

Mast Cell Tumor

cheeselover8481 · 07-02-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Layla has one on her paw- it is either that first word you said

ingrown hair, staph infection or something like a cold sore... lol.. we too are supposed to wait it out because if it is that first thing- it will go away in a few weeks. but that does NOT stop the worrying!

How long has she had hers? Has it gone down any? Does she lick hers? Rosie seems to not mess with hers much, but last night I noticed her licking it. When I looked at the bump it looked like it was bleeding a little. I put a shirt on her so she couldn't lick it and now she's mad at me

cheeselover8481 · 07-02-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

I am so sorry that you and Rosie are going through this.
I know you have got to be very scared. I have not gone through this
but I found info on both histiocytoma and mast cell tumor. I hope it helps. If it were me, I think I might go with the surgery to remove it asap. However, that is just me, only you know what is best for your baby. Please keep us posted on her. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Histiocytoma

Mast Cell Tumor

Oh no. I hope it's not a mass cell tumor. My vet said it's most likely a histiocytoma because of Rosie's age, but that site says dogs under 3 get histiocytomas. Rosie is 3.5. Yikes...is she too old for that?

lil fu fu girl · 07-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Gosh if your vet thinks its histiocytoma then it probably is.
I am sure he's seen a lot of that, so he would definitely know.

marcerella02 · 07-03-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeselover8481

How long has she had hers? Has it gone down any? Does she lick hers? Rosie seems to not mess with hers much, but last night I noticed her licking it. When I looked at the bump it looked like it was bleeding a little. I put a shirt on her so she couldn't lick it and now she's mad at me

Layla has had hers AT least a week. The problem is I was away for almost a week and a half and only noticed it when i got back- neither of my parents noticed it- but that's not saying much

it is on the pad of her foot- so far she hasn't messed with it- The vet says if she starts to we have to remove it. Layla does not do well when she is put under so i really hope it will go away on its own.

marcerella02 · 07-03-2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeselover8481

Oh no. I hope it's not a mass cell tumor. My vet said it's most likely a histiocytoma because of Rosie's age, but that site says dogs under 3 get histiocytomas. Rosie is 3.5. Yikes...is she too old for that?

Layla is also over 3- she was 3 in march so technically not under the age for histiocytoma. So don't worry about that at all.

cheeselover8481 · 07-07-2009, 03:42 PM

We'e getting the bump removed on Thursday

She keeps licking it and makes the bump bleed. I tried putting a shirt on her but the bump is high enough where she can still lick it. The bright side is she'll get her teeth cleaned at the same time.

Sharly4 · 07-07-2009, 03:47 PM

I haven't had any had any bumps on my babies but I hope all goes well with you guys babies surgery's. Keep us updated on how it all goes. I will pray for your babies to come through fine.

07-02-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
cheeselover8481 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville Posts: 1,537	Bump Rosie has a bump on her so I took her to the vet. He said it's either histiocytoma, mast cell tumor, cyst, trauma, or in-grown hair. Anyone have experience with any of these? I hope it's not mast cell tumor because he said that's bad. He gave me the option of waiting for a couple of weeks and see if it goes down on its own or sedating her to remove it. Should I wait before the sedate her?

07-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Layla has one on her paw- it is either that first word you said ingrown hair, staph infection or something like a cold sore... lol.. we too are supposed to wait it out because if it is that first thing- it will go away in a few weeks. but that does NOT stop the worrying! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

07-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#10
Sharly4 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Posts: 610	I haven't had any had any bumps on my babies but I hope all goes well with you guys babies surgery's. Keep us updated on how it all goes. I will pray for your babies to come through fine. __________________ Duchess Marie Contessa Soraya Autumn Ariel Sebastian Berlioz

07-02-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	I am so sorry that you and Rosie are going through this. I know you have got to be very scared. I have not gone through this but I found info on both histiocytoma and mast cell tumor. I hope it helps. If it were me, I think I might go with the surgery to remove it asap. However, that is just me, only you know what is best for your baby. Please keep us posted on her. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Histiocytoma Mast Cell Tumor

07-02-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Gosh if your vet thinks its histiocytoma then it probably is. I am sure he's seen a lot of that, so he would definitely know.

07-07-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
cheeselover8481 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville Posts: 1,537	We'e getting the bump removed on Thursday She keeps licking it and makes the bump bleed. I tried putting a shirt on her but the bump is high enough where she can still lick it. The bright side is she'll get her teeth cleaned at the same time.