Maxine will be having a Lumpectomy next week

[shodanusmc]

We noticed a lump on Maxines chest, about 1 inch under her neck. Noticed it over the weekend, and since Carlo had a scheduled Appointment, figured we would also take Maxine and the vet would see her also. The Vet took an Aspirate to look at the cells on a slide. The first one showed hardly any cells, so she did it again. Same result, so she said if it was her dog, she would have it removed, as it seems to be attached to the chest muscle, and is pretty hard. We have Maxine scheduled for surgery on Thursday, Feb 10 at 8 am and they will send the lump out to see what it is identifued as, and take it from there. Marge is pretty upset, but I am keeping a brave face on for her, but it is also affecting me. We hope it is nothing. Maxine is almost 14, and in great health outside of her night vision deteriorating. One good deal after another it seems. While she is under, they will also clean her teeth.

[Lizzie07]

I'm sorry to hear about the lump, but hopefully it will just be on of those oh-so-unlovely things older dogs get (but don't tell Maxine I referred to her as older), and not something to worry about. It's tough having more than one senior in the house, Steve. Still, Maxine is in the best possible place with you guys and it sounds like you have a great vet. Praying everything is okay, with Maxine and Carlos.

[Lil Sis]

oh geezzzz... I am so sorry that this has you worried. I know it is hard, I dread the day my guys are old enough that I have to worry. I will hope for the very best.. and it might be nothing but fatty tissue....
we are here if you need to vent.

[lil louis]

I hope Maxine will be alright. We found a lump on one of our dogs and immediatly took her to vet. The vet told us that it didn't look good and he suspected cancer. I cried the whole way home. She had surgery to remove it, and luckily it was benign. That was almost 8 years ago. (She passed away about 4 months ago.) We had to put her to sleep because she was losing control of her bowels and wasn't able to move her hind legs. She was a large breed dog and lived to be 13 and a half years old.

Please keep us posted on Maxine. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious. I know how scary it can be. Try not to think the worst.

[lmperez]

So sorry to hear about Maxine. I pray that it is nothing to worry about.

[megansmomma]

Please keep us posted on how Maxine does with the surgery and hopefully it is nothing to serious.

[BonBon]

Sending prayers for a good lab report on Maxine.

[EarthAngel]

I, too will keep Maxine in my prayers that she will ok. Please know all of your friends here are sending positive thoughts and hugs your way. Dyan

[MauiGirl]

Oh darn it, you guys really deserve a break after all you have gone thru with Carlo. Hope all turns out well for lil Maxine.

My 15 year old schnauzer Niko has several tumors on his chest that the vet has determined are benign fatty tumors. I hope Maxine's is the same.

[Gizmo Baby]

oh Steve sorry to hear about this, I hope it all turns out to be just a scare praying that this is all it is. Then again could this just be Maxine being fed up with Carlo getting all the attention and going yeah let me get some attention and keep them scared for a while lol. All jokes aside Steve hope all is well keeping you guys in my prayers xo

[MaddiesMommie]

Awe, so sorry little Maxine is going to have to go through this. I will be saying prayers for her that it is nothing serious.

[Sammy Mommy]

I'm keeping Maxine and you and your family in my prayers. Hang in there!!

[ladyjane]

Maxine will be in my thoughts and prayers...along with you and Marge. You all are really getting hit hard lately.

[Cha Cha]

Sending positive thoughts for Maxine, you and Marge and hoping for good test results.

[Maximo]

Sending prayers for Maxine that all goes well and that the reports are good.