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mimimomo · 09-03-2013, 12:11 PM

Hope all goes well today & it's nothing serious!

wemple2 · 09-03-2013, 04:55 PM

Hoping for a good update, what did the vet think? Fingers crossed...prayers said.

cummins · 09-03-2013, 05:10 PM

Pleas keep us updated

Roccosmommy · 09-03-2013, 06:01 PM

Went to the vet today, and he said it is an epulis - a common oral tumor that is usually non-cancerous. However, he has to have it surgically removed and biopsied; if it has grown into the bone, they may need to remove some teeth and jawbone

I am praying it's tissue only and doesn't affect his front teeth. I feel absolutely awful, wondering how long this has been there and if I should have caught it sooner. Anyhow, he is scheduled for surgery on September 25. I will update.

Patti · 09-03-2013, 06:18 PM

Sorry to hear that. Cali just last month had a tumor on her lip removed. They were concerned it was a melanoma. It was a benign growth and she did really well after surgery. I will keep him in my prayers.

Lolli_lah · 09-03-2013, 06:20 PM

Don't beat yourself up! You caught it when you did, luckily not any later. Everything is going to be fine! Prayers your way to you and your furbaby!

wemple2 · 09-03-2013, 06:39 PM

I'l pray hard for him, hope it is just tissue and nothing else. I'm thinking if it involved more than that he would be showing signs of pain or discomfort. Didn't you say he recently had a check up? My vet checks Winston's teeth during check up visits. If so I think this is pretty recent...regardless, I'm praying they are able to remove it and keep his smile!!!

Cherie6446 · 09-04-2013, 07:27 AM

Sept 25? Why so far into the month? It's been there long enough and I would want it removed ASAP.

lovespandp · 09-04-2013, 07:35 AM

Oh my, poor baby! I will be sending good thoughts and prayers for Rocco.

I agree the 25th is 3 weeks away.. can't they get you in any sooner?

Teresiana · 09-04-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Roccosmommy

Went to the vet today, and he said it is an epulis - a common oral tumor that is usually non-cancerous. However, he has to have it surgically removed and biopsied; if it has grown into the bone, they may need to remove some teeth and jawbone

I am praying it's tissue only and doesn't affect his front teeth. I feel absolutely awful, wondering how long this has been there and if I should have caught it sooner. Anyhow, he is scheduled for surgery on September 25. I will update.

Thanks for updating. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on 9/25. And just so you know...my Lab had a tumor in his jaw that we had to have surgically removed. He bounced back in about a day...like nothing ever happened!! It's not as bad as it sounds. Also, the tumor DID grow into my Lab's jaw. However, because of his age (11) we opted not to have any part of the jaw/teeth removed. I just didn't want to force him to have to recover from that kind of a surgery. I make it a point to check his jaw once a week, to see if the tumor is getting larger. It isn't. We also have our vet check it everytime we're in the office. I'm not sure exactly what your situation is, but you might be able to do the same thing we did. Good luck!!! Keep us updated.

MomtoJasper · 09-04-2013, 04:25 PM

Praying for your baby and for you. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly on the 25th and this will all become history. You're a great momma to take him as soon as you could after you found it. As someone else already posted, don't beat yourself up.

Maximo · 09-04-2013, 04:59 PM

Keeping Rocco in my prayers that surgery will be simple and not require the removal of teeth or jawbone.

Our Airedale had an oral tumor removed that did not affect the teeth or bone. Like Teresa's Lab, our doggy bounced back immediately. The tumor was cancerous, but did not cause any other problems. She lived to old age.

Roccosmommy · 09-05-2013, 05:43 AM

So nice to hear encouragement from all of you. To answer why not until the 25th, it's because minor surgeries are scheduled only on Wednesdays, and as it happens they were booked for next week (the 11th) and I am away for work on the 18th. My vet was absolutely ok with waiting until the 25th, otherwise I would have done anything necessary to schedule sooner. And yes, he had his yearly checkup/shots in April, and there was nothing there because yes, of course my vet checks his teeth and gums. Because of this, I am optimistic that there is no bone involvement. There has been no change since we found this on Friday.

rubymoon2072 · 09-05-2013, 06:38 AM

prayers it is nothing serious.

chefboyRB · 09-05-2013, 01:02 PM

Hope all goes well i have the same issue with my little guy

the vet is removing it as we speak, i didnt order a biopsy in fright of what news may come along with it ( i know its selfish of me but i cant bring myself to see my little guy suffering) he went in for teeth cleaning 13 days ago and this growth showed up immediately afterwards. Stay strong!

09-03-2013, 12:11 PM	#16
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Hope all goes well today & it's nothing serious! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

09-03-2013, 04:55 PM	#17
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Hoping for a good update, what did the vet think? Fingers crossed...prayers said. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-03-2013, 06:01 PM	#19
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Went to the vet today, and he said it is an epulis - a common oral tumor that is usually non-cancerous. However, he has to have it surgically removed and biopsied; if it has grown into the bone, they may need to remove some teeth and jawbone I am praying it's tissue only and doesn't affect his front teeth. I feel absolutely awful, wondering how long this has been there and if I should have caught it sooner. Anyhow, he is scheduled for surgery on September 25. I will update. __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

09-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#20
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear that. Cali just last month had a tumor on her lip removed. They were concerned it was a melanoma. It was a benign growth and she did really well after surgery. I will keep him in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

09-03-2013, 06:20 PM	#21
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Don't beat yourself up! You caught it when you did, luckily not any later. Everything is going to be fine! Prayers your way to you and your furbaby! __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

09-03-2013, 05:10 PM	#18
cummins YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arcola Il Posts: 554 Blog Entries: 2	Pleas keep us updated

09-03-2013, 06:39 PM	#22
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I'l pray hard for him, hope it is just tissue and nothing else. I'm thinking if it involved more than that he would be showing signs of pain or discomfort. Didn't you say he recently had a check up? My vet checks Winston's teeth during check up visits. If so I think this is pretty recent...regardless, I'm praying they are able to remove it and keep his smile!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-04-2013, 07:27 AM	#23
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	Sept 25? Why so far into the month? It's been there long enough and I would want it removed ASAP. __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

09-04-2013, 07:35 AM	#24
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Oh my, poor baby! I will be sending good thoughts and prayers for Rocco. I agree the 25th is 3 weeks away.. can't they get you in any sooner? __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

09-04-2013, 04:25 PM	#26
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Praying for your baby and for you. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly on the 25th and this will all become history. You're a great momma to take him as soon as you could after you found it. As someone else already posted, don't beat yourself up. __________________ Steph & Jasper

09-04-2013, 04:59 PM	#27
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Keeping Rocco in my prayers that surgery will be simple and not require the removal of teeth or jawbone. Our Airedale had an oral tumor removed that did not affect the teeth or bone. Like Teresa's Lab, our doggy bounced back immediately. The tumor was cancerous, but did not cause any other problems. She lived to old age. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

09-05-2013, 05:43 AM	#28
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	So nice to hear encouragement from all of you. To answer why not until the 25th, it's because minor surgeries are scheduled only on Wednesdays, and as it happens they were booked for next week (the 11th) and I am away for work on the 18th. My vet was absolutely ok with waiting until the 25th, otherwise I would have done anything necessary to schedule sooner. And yes, he had his yearly checkup/shots in April, and there was nothing there because yes, of course my vet checks his teeth and gums. Because of this, I am optimistic that there is no bone involvement. There has been no change since we found this on Friday. __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

09-05-2013, 06:38 AM	#29
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	prayers it is nothing serious. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

09-05-2013, 01:02 PM	#30
chefboyRB YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, ca Posts: 5	Hope all goes well i have the same issue with my little guy the vet is removing it as we speak, i didnt order a biopsy in fright of what news may come along with it ( i know its selfish of me but i cant bring myself to see my little guy suffering) he went in for teeth cleaning 13 days ago and this growth showed up immediately afterwards. Stay strong!