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barneysmommmy 07-02-2013 11:14 AM
bleeding lump on neck
 
6 year old Anna went to the vet today to have a lump removed from her neck. She had the lump when we got her in May. I assumed it was some sort of bite. She had to be shaved down due to a flea infestation. Her skin is not in the best condition. She has dandruff and itches a lot for no apparent reason. She was put on an antihistamine 3 weeks ago for the itching problem. The vet looked at her bump but didn't comment at that time. It seemed to be getting a little smaller and then got big again this weekend and it started bleeding. I took her back to the vet yesterday. He said it was a tumor and would not heal on its own so he is removing it today. He also said he felt a few other tumors under her skin. He told me not to worry because it was noncancerous. However, I am still concerned. How does he know that they are not cancerous? I go in to pick her up at 3. Should I ask him to do a biopsy? He is a wonderful vet and I do not want to undermine his opinion but I am worried that he might be wrong.

chachi 07-02-2013 11:21 AM
Try not to worry about it untill you have a reason to worry

impish 07-02-2013 11:29 AM
Don't worry about undermining your dr. As an advocate for your dog (as it would be for a human) ask questions until you are satisfied! All too often patients don't question and things can go wrong. better to be safe than sorry. doctors make mistakes. and most of the time they don't and they certainly won't be upset at you asking. he/she knows you are just concerned for your pup. If you are looking for a tactful way of asking - you might say "are you doing the lab work here or did you send it out and if so what are they testing for and looking for besides cancer cells?

Maximo 07-02-2013 11:48 AM
I am for Anna and you. I would request pathology testing on the removed bump. To the best of my knowledge, that is the only way to be sure it is noncancerous. Doctors can look at these things during surgery and make a good guess, but the only definitive answer is through lab testing.

Best wishes for Anna and you.

barneysmommmy 07-02-2013 01:08 PM
Thanks for the advice. I got her back about an hour ago. She looks pitiful. She has a 3 inch slice on the side of her neck. I was shocked. The tech told me that they found several tumors when they got in there. I asked again if they were sure it was noncancerous and she said yes. But when I asked why they made such a large cut, she said that they needed enough tissue for testing. So I am relieved that they are checking it out.

Maximo 07-02-2013 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by barneysmommmy (Post 4259902)
Thanks for the advice. I got her back about an hour ago. She looks pitiful. She has a 3 inch slice on the side of her neck. I was shocked. The tech told me that they found several tumors when they got in there. I asked again if they were sure it was noncancerous and she said yes. But when I asked why they made such a large cut, she said that they needed enough tissue for testing. So I am relieved that they are checking it out.
Poor girl. :( I'm glad they are testing. Praying for her to heal quickly and for the test results to confirm that the tumors are benign. It's hard seeing these little ones look so pitiful, but try to focus on the fact that Yorkies here have recovered from some serious things.

barneysmommmy 07-02-2013 01:40 PM
My husband is very upset. He feels that we should have been called before they made such a drastic cut. He also feels that the other lumps should have been left alone if they were noncancerous. I am feeling guilty. I should have had another vet's opinion.

Maximo 07-02-2013 02:24 PM
Don't feel guilty. The answer from another vet would very probably have been the same. Sometimes things are found when surgery is in progress and quick decisions have to be made.

It is undoubtedly difficult to see your little girl in this state, but she will heal.

barneysmommmy 07-02-2013 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 4259980)
Don't feel guilty. The answer from another vet would very probably have been the same. Sometimes things are found when surgery is in progress and quick decisions have to be made.

It is undoubtedly difficult to see your little girl in this state, but she will heal.
I appreciate your comment. My husband and I don't deal well in seeing our pets suffer. I am praying that this will be the end of the tumors and that they turn out to be harmless. Sweet little girl, as bad as she is feeling, still tries to jump up to protect me every time the door opens.

YazminD 07-02-2013 04:58 PM
I agree with Maximo, please don't feel guilty! As she said, a lot of times vets will have to make quick decisions that are in the best interest of your pet.
Praying Anna's tumors are benign and that she's on her way to a quick recovery. ;)

barneysmommmy 07-03-2013 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by YazminD (Post 4260116)
I agree with Maximo, please don't feel guilty! As she said, a lot of times vets will have to make quick decisions that are in the best interest of your pet.
Praying Anna's tumors are benign and that she's on her way to a quick recovery. ;)
Thanks so much! I am feeling a little better this morning. However, last night as I was cuddling with her, I felt a few bumps on her back and one on the back of her head. I refuse to let the vet remove these unless we have to. If they are harmless skin tumors, then I feel like we should just leave them alone. She already looks like Frankenstein. I really don't think it's anything too bad because other than the skin issues she seems to be pretty healthy.

Verbena 07-03-2013 06:17 AM
Your poor little girl. I agree with the ladies. The vet did what they felt is best for her when they were in. Sending good thoughts to Anna that everything comes back negative.

kimp5 07-05-2013 04:29 PM
they may be histiomas. Jess has one on her chin. In young dogs they are not threatening and usually go away on their own. Its like a cyst/histamine reaction from allergy. If she is an itchy dog that's probably it.In older dogs they are more concerned. Just keep an eye on them. She may need allergy meds..

barneysmommmy 07-05-2013 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kimp5 (Post 4262140)
they may be histiomas. Jess has one on her chin. In young dogs they are not threatening and usually go away on their own. Its like a cyst/histamine reaction from allergy. If she is an itchy dog that's probably it.In older dogs they are more concerned. Just keep an eye on them. She may need allergy meds..
I am going to ask my vet when we go in to remove the stitches, exactly what kind of tumors he thinks they are. Whatever they are, apparently they grow back because the tech said he removed the skin around the area to keep them from coming back. I will ask if that is what he thinks this is. Thanks for the information. I pray that it is something simple. She is on an antihistamine for the itching but I don't give it to her every day. Maybe I should try giving it more often to see if the bumps would go away. They look and feel kind of like bb's under her skin.

barneysmommmy 07-05-2013 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Verbena (Post 4260412)
Your poor little girl. I agree with the ladies. The vet did what they felt is best for her when they were in. Sending good thoughts to Anna that everything comes back negative.
Thanks for thinking of her. She is looking better every day. Her appetite is back also.

spiritwings1202 07-05-2013 06:57 PM
Sending prayers for your little baby that the tests come back negative and she recovers from her surgery quickly.

wemple2 07-05-2013 07:09 PM
I'm hoping for a happy ending...bless her little heart.

kimp5 07-06-2013 05:44 AM
That's exactly how Jess's feels. My vet said in older dogs they can be more alarming (jess is only 1.5) and should be biopsied but I think he meant over 10.

barneysmommmy 07-12-2013 10:58 AM
Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers for Anna. Great news!!! She had her stitches removed today and the vet said her tumors were benign. Her scar looks much better. No more Frankendog. On a side note, he also gave her an anti anxiety med to help with her issues when we have visitors. Hopefully lady Anna will have it smooth sailing for a while. She deserves it!!

kimp5 07-12-2013 11:14 AM
Great news! Very happy for you!

wemple2 07-12-2013 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by barneysmommmy (Post 4267869)
Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers for Anna. Great news!!! She had her stitches removed today and the vet said her tumors were benign. Her scar looks much better. No more Frankendog. On a side note, he also gave her an anti anxiety med to help with her issues when we have visitors. Hopefully lady Anna will have it smooth sailing for a while. She deserves it!!
This is really great news, I am so happy for her...and you. Yes, she does deserve some R&R!!!

Haleigh4512 07-12-2013 08:42 PM
I would definatley get them tested. Sometimes vets can tell by the way they feel and move, and sometimes if they drain fluid that is a sign that they are non cancerous. But if it were me i would want lab proof

barneysmommmy 07-13-2013 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Haleigh4512 (Post 4268347)
I would definatley get them tested. Sometimes vets can tell by the way they feel and move, and sometimes if they drain fluid that is a sign that they are non cancerous. But if it were me i would want lab proof
Do you think I should ask for the lab results? I am pretty sure he sent them off to be tested. I asked him specifically if there everything was ok and he said yes the lumps were benign. I am quite certain they were tested.

Haleigh4512 07-13-2013 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by barneysmommmy (Post 4268451)
Do you think I should ask for the lab results? I am pretty sure he sent them off to be tested. I asked him specifically if there everything was ok and he said yes the lumps were benign. I am quite certain they were tested.
If he says they are benign based on test results then i would trust him. I just know of the whole feeling lumps thing from dental, i guess doctors can sometimes feel a difference. But maybe you should get a copy and keep it in your records just in case.


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