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southernbelle04 · 11-24-2011, 02:20 PM

Will say a prayer for you guys!

Valenie · 11-24-2011, 02:29 PM

Praying hope Bogie is ok!

teacup0819 · 11-25-2011, 08:49 AM

Just saw this....I am glad that you found the lump so quickly and hopefully the meds will clear it up. It just breaks your heart when something isn't right with these guys....sounds like you keep a close eye on them....what a good momma.

Hugs and prayers being sent your way for a quick recovery.

jadabug · 11-25-2011, 09:17 AM

Quick update...the abscess seems to be breaking up. The knot is still there but some smaller. It was very hard at first and I could not manipulate it. This morning it is really loose and feels like a little marble moving around, I didn't call the vet but talked to my DIL vet tech and she said that is a really good sign that it is shrinking and the meds are working.

lucky999 · 11-25-2011, 09:53 AM

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Monday evening Bogie was sitting on my lap and I was petting him. I felt a hard knot on his spine which really freaked me out. He wasn't showing any signs of pain when I rubbed on it and has been playing normally and eating fine.

My DIL looked at it for me this morning, as she is a vet tech for my vet. She didn't want to scare me but recommended he be seen today. My vet was really concerned because of the location of the knot so they did an x-ray, which showed nothing. (which they said was a good thing) Long story short...it was an abscess which he feels was caused from a reaction to a depo shot Bogie had a couple of months ago for some seasonal allergies.

He is on clavamox for the infection and rimadyl to hopefully shrink it. He told me that I got him in quickly as the abscess wasn't really big yet. If I had let it go longer it could have grown and would have had to be surgically removed. If the meds don't clear it up he may have to still have it surgically removed so please pray for my little guy.

I pray that the medication works. I am so thankful that I check my two from head to toe on a regular basis or I might not have noticed the knot before it got a lot larger. Right now it is about the size of the tip of my thumb.

Have a great recovery Bogie...Lucky999

Perrella · 11-25-2011, 10:03 AM

Just checking back to see how Bogie is doing. Michelle, that is wonderful news that it's breaking up. Little guy is on the road to recovery

Bitsy · 11-25-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Quick update...the abscess seems to be breaking up. The knot is still there but some smaller. It was very hard at first and I could not manipulate it. This morning it is really loose and feels like a little marble moving around, I didn't call the vet but talked to my DIL vet tech and she said that is a really good sign that it is shrinking and the meds are working.

Yay! That is great news! So glad to hear it!

Britster · 11-25-2011, 10:58 AM

So glad it's not worse! Keep us updated. Sending good vibes for Bogie!

yorkiemini · 11-25-2011, 11:00 AM

What great news! Go Bogie!!!!

kdhawks · 11-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Oh no! Michelle, I am just seeing this. Glad that Bogie was seen quickly and that the pesky bump seems to be shrinking. Levi had a scary, hard little bump over the summer. It took a couple of weeks, but it healed completely with steroids and an antibiotic. Sending good vibes Bogie's way.

Cha Cha · 11-25-2011, 10:22 PM

Michelle, just now seeing this. So glad the update sounds good. Keeping Bogie in my thoughts and prayers that the abcess continues to heal. So glad you caught that early.

Nutmaggy · 11-26-2011, 02:19 AM

Sounds like things are promising for Bogie. Good to hear. I'm curious to know if they did a fine needle aspirate on Bogie? They are sure it's an abscess, right? This sounds like something similar to maybe what Nutmeg has right now. Her cytology report came back and her lump isn't cancerous, so thank heavens for that. The just saw a lot of inflammation in the cells and it's kind of a mystery as to what the lump is because it's pretty solid. They said they could start her on antibiotics to see if that works or they could remove the lump now, which they think is the best option. They told me with lumps that it very well could be a fatty lump that can appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly, but even if they disappear they can quickly pop up again especially if the lump is lipoma (benign accumulation of fat). This was from a double board certified vet in Boston at Angell Memorial, so that kind of freaks me out! Especially since I've read lots of horror stories about dogs with lumps, especially lipoma where Vets told them to just watch them, and then the lump came back causing serious problems to the point where surgery requires sometimes amputation and/or other serious complications. But also lumps sometimes disappear and never appear again too, so what is one to to do? I asked if an MRI would be helpful too in determining if something foreign got into Nutmeg or if it would give a better idea of what the lumps was and they said it wouldn't. I guess a biopsy is really the best bet to know for sure what a lump on your dog really is?

teacup0819 · 11-26-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Quick update...the abscess seems to be breaking up. The knot is still there but some smaller. It was very hard at first and I could not manipulate it. This morning it is really loose and feels like a little marble moving around, I didn't call the vet but talked to my DIL vet tech and she said that is a really good sign that it is shrinking and the meds are working.

Happy to hear that Bogey is improving...those lumps can be scary. I would think it's a very good sign if the lump is changing with medication. Hopefully he never gets one again!!

jadabug · 11-26-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutmaggy

Sounds like things are promising for Bogie. Good to hear. I'm curious to know if they did a fine needle aspirate on Bogie? They are sure it's an abscess, right? This sounds like something similar to maybe what Nutmeg has right now. Her cytology report came back and her lump isn't cancerous, so thank heavens for that. The just saw a lot of inflammation in the cells and it's kind of a mystery as to what the lump is because it's pretty solid. They said they could start her on antibiotics to see if that works or they could remove the lump now, which they think is the best option. They told me with lumps that it very well could be a fatty lump that can appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly, but even if they disappear they can quickly pop up again especially if the lump is lipoma (benign accumulation of fat). This was from a double board certified vet in Boston at Angell Memorial, so that kind of freaks me out! Especially since I've read lots of horror stories about dogs with lumps, especially lipoma where Vets told them to just watch them, and then the lump came back causing serious problems to the point where surgery requires sometimes amputation and/or other serious complications. But also lumps sometimes disappear and never appear again too, so what is one to to do? I asked if an MRI would be helpful too in determining if something foreign got into Nutmeg or if it would give a better idea of what the lumps was and they said it wouldn't. I guess a biopsy is really the best bet to know for sure what a lump on your dog really is?

Yes my vet did do a fine needle aspiration on the lump. That combined with the x-ray(which didn't show up anything) is how they determined it was an abscess. My vet talked about the situation with the lumps becoming serious enough to required amputation of limbs too, which scared the holy crap out of me. He said it was important to always err on the side of caution any time you feel a lump. I know the minute I felt this one on Bogie that it sure wasn't something normal and took him right in.

imdll · 11-26-2011, 09:58 AM

Oh my goodness that is really frightening. I am so glad that the medication seems to be working and that you caught the abcess soon enough. Hope Bogie is doing well soon. At least now with some good news you can start to feel a little bit better but I'm sure you will feel a whole lot better about things when the abscess is completely gone. Thoughts and prayers for you and Bogie.

11-24-2011, 02:20 PM	#31
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Will say a prayer for you guys! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

11-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#32
Valenie Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loyall KY USA Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 15	Praying hope Bogie is ok! __________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam!

11-25-2011, 08:49 AM	#33
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	Just saw this....I am glad that you found the lump so quickly and hopefully the meds will clear it up. It just breaks your heart when something isn't right with these guys....sounds like you keep a close eye on them....what a good momma. Hugs and prayers being sent your way for a quick recovery. __________________ RIP Biscuit My heart belongs to Trixie

11-25-2011, 09:17 AM	#34
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Quick update...the abscess seems to be breaking up. The knot is still there but some smaller. It was very hard at first and I could not manipulate it. This morning it is really loose and feels like a little marble moving around, I didn't call the vet but talked to my DIL vet tech and she said that is a really good sign that it is shrinking and the meds are working. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

11-25-2011, 10:03 AM	#36
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Just checking back to see how Bogie is doing. Michelle, that is wonderful news that it's breaking up. Little guy is on the road to recovery __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

11-25-2011, 10:58 AM	#38
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	So glad it's not worse! Keep us updated. Sending good vibes for Bogie! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-25-2011, 11:00 AM	#39
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	What great news! Go Bogie!!!! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

11-25-2011, 05:50 PM	#40
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Oh no! Michelle, I am just seeing this. Glad that Bogie was seen quickly and that the pesky bump seems to be shrinking. Levi had a scary, hard little bump over the summer. It took a couple of weeks, but it healed completely with steroids and an antibiotic. Sending good vibes Bogie's way.

11-25-2011, 10:22 PM	#41
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	Michelle, just now seeing this. So glad the update sounds good. Keeping Bogie in my thoughts and prayers that the abcess continues to heal. So glad you caught that early. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

11-26-2011, 02:19 AM	#42
Nutmaggy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 11	Sounds like things are promising for Bogie. Good to hear. I'm curious to know if they did a fine needle aspirate on Bogie? They are sure it's an abscess, right? This sounds like something similar to maybe what Nutmeg has right now. Her cytology report came back and her lump isn't cancerous, so thank heavens for that. The just saw a lot of inflammation in the cells and it's kind of a mystery as to what the lump is because it's pretty solid. They said they could start her on antibiotics to see if that works or they could remove the lump now, which they think is the best option. They told me with lumps that it very well could be a fatty lump that can appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly, but even if they disappear they can quickly pop up again especially if the lump is lipoma (benign accumulation of fat). This was from a double board certified vet in Boston at Angell Memorial, so that kind of freaks me out! Especially since I've read lots of horror stories about dogs with lumps, especially lipoma where Vets told them to just watch them, and then the lump came back causing serious problems to the point where surgery requires sometimes amputation and/or other serious complications. But also lumps sometimes disappear and never appear again too, so what is one to to do? I asked if an MRI would be helpful too in determining if something foreign got into Nutmeg or if it would give a better idea of what the lumps was and they said it wouldn't. I guess a biopsy is really the best bet to know for sure what a lump on your dog really is?

11-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#45
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Oh my goodness that is really frightening. I am so glad that the medication seems to be working and that you caught the abcess soon enough. Hope Bogie is doing well soon. At least now with some good news you can start to feel a little bit better but I'm sure you will feel a whole lot better about things when the abscess is completely gone. Thoughts and prayers for you and Bogie.