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diggy4 · 07-08-2007, 11:27 AM

ohhh Im sorry to hear that.....Does she have tobe completely under or are the just gonna numb it and float her?

Judy in Waco · 07-08-2007, 11:41 AM

Poor baby! I am happy it's benign, but it has to be scary anyway.

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-08-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Poor baby! I am happy it's benign, but it has to be scary anyway.

Yes, indeed. When he first said it's skin tumor, we were waiting to hear some good news. I think he noticed our face turned extremely white(blood level dropped) so he paused and looked at us and said it's definitely not life-threatening LOL, we were sooooo relieved, he started laughing, cause he knows we are his most paranoid pet owners

They are going to surgically remove it off... so stitching is required of course. We're dropping her off in the morning, getting her back in the afternoon,

It's kinda disappointing and frustrating because just last month she been spayed, then she had an accident--trauma to the head, and now SKIN TUMOR? she's been through way too much. I hope this is the last time she requires surgery... poor baby.

He said since it grew and what not, it's not capable of drying up and coming off on it's on (in some cases that's what happens) the only thing might happen is bleeding, so we're like just remove it for us please. He could of done it today, but we weren't ready... $270 ... he went easy on us with the price, since we've spent nearly $2000 - spaying & her recent injury.

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-08-2007, 07:42 PM

Hey guys, I've tried searching about it and believe it's Histiocytomas.... and I also went to Google Images and put: Histiocytomas , and I do believe thats what Missy has on her back close to hip area.

Histiocytomas

General Information

Histiocytomas are very common skin tumors in dogs but very rare in cats. These tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and usually affect younger pets. Boxers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes and Shetland Sheepdogs are more susceptible to these growths than other breeds.

Histiocytomas usually occur singly on the head and face, ears and legs. Usually they are less than 1 inch in diameter, button- or dome-shaped, and ulcerated.

http://www.bobmckee.com/Client%20Inf...iocytomas.html

If you google images 'Histiocytomas' some of the pics look identical to Missy's.

I'm glad it is nothing serious. And since it's gotten red, it's best to be removed, then having to watch it for extended weeks.

babi1542 · 07-08-2007, 08:01 PM

I am so relieved to find out that it was nothing bad, you will see she will be fine. Positive thoughts going your way.

Rae Rae · 07-08-2007, 08:02 PM

I'm glad it's nothing serious!! Rocky, Bella and I are sending her Feel Better wishes!!

They say things come in threes so maybe this is the end of all the medical stuff you've been going through for her!

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-08-2007, 08:08 PM

Thank you guys. Really do appreciate it

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Originally Posted by Rae Rae

I'm glad it's nothing serious!! Rocky, Bella and I are sending her Feel Better wishes!!

They say things come in threes so maybe this is the end of all the medical stuff you've been going through for her!

oOH how I hope so!

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-09-2007, 08:57 AM

Well... we've sent the ugly little skin tumor to the lab. So total cost came up to $425.... I wish dogs & other pets had OHIP

The Vet said since she's young, he wouldn't think it's dangerous.... but he did take a look at it under a microscope and he said most of the cells were fine, but some black ones worried him just a lil bit, so he said it is definitely best to just send it out to the Lab.

So, I am back to being worried once again. This has been so hard for us.

Judy in Waco · 07-09-2007, 10:22 AM

I am glad your vet is being careful, but OMGosh! How long do they think it will take to get the results back? I definitely think you are right to send it in to be tested, but that has to be at least a little bit of an owie on the budget. Sending hugs and prayers from Texas.

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Maybe in 2 days, or tomorrow. Thank you.

Judy in Waco · 07-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Poor Missy! How's she doing after the procedure? Poor mom, how are are doing? I know the waiting has to be tough.

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-09-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Poor Missy! How's she doing after the procedure? Poor mom, how are are doing? I know the waiting has to be tough.

She's been sleeping most of the time. The cutting looks quite lengthy

diggy4 · 07-09-2007, 11:34 AM

I am so sorry...I am hoping the black spots are just broken blood vessels....my hubby works in a dermatology lab he looks at skin specimens, tumors, and growths of all kinds everyday...he is not a dog expert but said if that was on a human...Its not even close to being cancerous. Black cells are usually just dried blood cells turning dark and scary looking. Hope that helps! He says relax..he really thinks it's nothing.

teffiemoore · 07-09-2007, 01:32 PM

Bless you. Think positive sweetheart, its more than likely nothing.

Prayers and hugs sent your way from all of us here in Paris, Texas...Keep up your loving that precious baby and we'll be waiting for an update...

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-09-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

I am so sorry...I am hoping the black spots are just broken blood vessels....my hubby works in a dermatology lab he looks at skin specimens, tumors, and growths of all kinds everyday...he is not a dog expert but said if that was on a human...Its not even close to being cancerous. Black cells are usually just dried blood cells turning dark and scary looking. Hope that helps! He says relax..he really thinks it's nothing.

Thank you very much. I feel much better. Also, Missy was biting on it occasionally, so that may be why there was black dry looking spots.... or bloody vessels, from biting it.

Thank you all.

07-08-2007, 11:27 AM	#16
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	ohhh Im sorry to hear that.....Does she have tobe completely under or are the just gonna numb it and float her? __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#17
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Poor baby! I am happy it's benign, but it has to be scary anyway. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-08-2007, 08:01 PM	#20
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am so relieved to find out that it was nothing bad, you will see she will be fine. Positive thoughts going your way. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-09-2007, 10:22 AM	#24
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I am glad your vet is being careful, but OMGosh! How long do they think it will take to get the results back? I definitely think you are right to send it in to be tested, but that has to be at least a little bit of an owie on the budget. Sending hugs and prayers from Texas. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-09-2007, 11:23 AM	#26
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Poor Missy! How's she doing after the procedure? Poor mom, how are are doing? I know the waiting has to be tough. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-08-2007, 07:42 PM	#19
Tina_Luvs_Missy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 326	Hey guys, I've tried searching about it and believe it's Histiocytomas.... and I also went to Google Images and put: Histiocytomas , and I do believe thats what Missy has on her back close to hip area. Histiocytomas General Information Histiocytomas are very common skin tumors in dogs but very rare in cats. These tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and usually affect younger pets. Boxers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes and Shetland Sheepdogs are more susceptible to these growths than other breeds. Histiocytomas usually occur singly on the head and face, ears and legs. Usually they are less than 1 inch in diameter, button- or dome-shaped, and ulcerated. http://www.bobmckee.com/Client%20Inf...iocytomas.html If you google images 'Histiocytomas' some of the pics look identical to Missy's. I'm glad it is nothing serious. And since it's gotten red, it's best to be removed, then having to watch it for extended weeks.

07-08-2007, 08:02 PM	#21
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I'm glad it's nothing serious!! Rocky, Bella and I are sending her Feel Better wishes!! They say things come in threes so maybe this is the end of all the medical stuff you've been going through for her!

07-09-2007, 08:57 AM	#23
Tina_Luvs_Missy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 326	Well... we've sent the ugly little skin tumor to the lab. So total cost came up to $425.... I wish dogs & other pets had OHIP The Vet said since she's young, he wouldn't think it's dangerous.... but he did take a look at it under a microscope and he said most of the cells were fine, but some black ones worried him just a lil bit, so he said it is definitely best to just send it out to the Lab. So, I am back to being worried once again. This has been so hard for us.

07-09-2007, 11:08 AM	#25
Tina_Luvs_Missy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 326	Maybe in 2 days, or tomorrow. Thank you.

07-09-2007, 11:34 AM	#28
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	sorry I am so sorry...I am hoping the black spots are just broken blood vessels....my hubby works in a dermatology lab he looks at skin specimens, tumors, and growths of all kinds everyday...he is not a dog expert but said if that was on a human...Its not even close to being cancerous. Black cells are usually just dried blood cells turning dark and scary looking. Hope that helps! He says relax..he really thinks it's nothing. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#29
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	Bless you. Think positive sweetheart, its more than likely nothing. Prayers and hugs sent your way from all of us here in Paris, Texas...Keep up your loving that precious baby and we'll be waiting for an update... __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..