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lovespandp 10-26-2012 05:18 PM
Peanut has a mass...
 
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Well we just got home from the vet.. I am at a loss..

You might have seen this thread:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-rib-cage.html

I for sure thought that is what he has, everything that I have Googled lead me to believe this.

My Vet is telling me something different. He said the "floating rib cage" is more to the side...

He said he wants to go in and remove this and send it in to test it..

I don't know what to do, I guess I am scared and don't want to believe it is a mass and or tumor. If you look at the diagram the last rib isnt connected and kinda sticks up.. well if I lay Peanut down it pokes up right where that rib would be...?? I don't know

I swear I have felt this before and I have brought it up to the vet and he said it was normal... My vet wasnt in today it was the fill in which I have seen him before-

I almost want to get a 2nd opinion... but I would think my Vet knows what he is talking about right...???

Ughh I dont know today was a stressful day and then this topped it off!!

Here are some pictures- what do you all think?

Yorkiemom1 10-26-2012 05:31 PM
I always go for a second opinion if I have any questeon in my mind that what we are looking at could possibly be something else....It doesnt mean you dont trust or believe your vet....it means you could never forgive yourself if you did something that had a negative outcome, and you did not look at from a different perspective or angle. I would go to a vet school for my second opinion......especially since YOUR vet said it was normal, and this "fill in" said it needed to come out and be tested.....

mimimomo 10-26-2012 05:32 PM
I am so sorry to hear that Peanut has a mass. I hope it's benign & he'll be ok, but it will need to be tested to be sure.
Momo's floating rib cage is on the left side (not under) & is the last rib bone, just like the pic you linked. It kinda sticks out on the side if he's lying down & I can feel it when I pick him up. When I touch it, it doesn't bother him at all.

Verbena 10-26-2012 05:36 PM
I would get a second opinion

Buster Brown 10-26-2012 05:39 PM
Sending Prayers for Peanut that it truly is just a floating rib and that everything is ok!

cummins 10-26-2012 05:40 PM
I agreed second opinion is needed.

lovespandp 10-26-2012 05:44 PM
I think it might be a umbilical hernia..

DH confirmend that we took him in to the vet and our vet said it was normal...

umbilical hernia in dogs - Google Search

GeorgiesMomma 10-26-2012 05:48 PM
Awe Deanna I know you are worried. I agree with everyone else either 2nd opinion or see your regular vet about it. I am sure Peanut is fine. Hugs to you all from Georgie and I.

orlnurse 10-26-2012 05:59 PM
Has he had an xray? A xray will show ribs and rule out whether its a floating rib or not.

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:18 PM
Yes he has had Xrays in the past...

The more I look into the umbilical hernia the more I think that is what it is.. I know for a fact now that( DH has told me)- we did take Peanut in and my vet said it was a umbilical hernia and we had no need to worry...

I am still going to take him into my vet and tell him what he has already told me what it was and see what he says!

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mimimomo (Post 4041690)
I am so sorry to hear that Peanut has a mass. I hope it's benign & he'll be ok, but it will need to be tested to be sure.
Momo's floating rib cage is on the left side (not under) & is the last rib bone, just like the pic you linked. It kinda sticks out on the side if he's lying down & I can feel it when I pick him up. When I touch it, it doesn't bother him at all.
http://tinymiracleshihtzu.com/images...cal_hernia.jpg

If you look at this photo it looks like Peanuts, that one is a little bigger.. From what I am reading it says they come in all sizes.

107barney 10-26-2012 06:26 PM
I would schedule for surgery and have it removed and probably not bother w/ a second opinion.

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 4041751)
I would schedule for surgery and have it removed and probably not bother w/ a second opinion.
Well what if its his belly button or a umbilical hernia?

mimimomo 10-26-2012 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 4041748)
http://tinymiracleshihtzu.com/images...cal_hernia.jpg

If you look at this photo it looks like Peanuts, that one is a little bigger.. From what I am reading it says they come in all sizes.
Where it's located, it does seem like it could very well be an umbilical hernia. Don't worry yourself too much. Get a 2nd opinion &/or call your vet on Monday. Your DH is probably right.;) & don't google! loll

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mimimomo (Post 4041755)
Where it's located, it does seem like it could very well be an umbilical hernia. Don't worry yourself too much. Get a 2nd opinion &/or call your vet on Monday. Your DH is probably right.;) & don't google! loll
Lol I can't help it.. I think what bothers me the most is I have taken Peanut in for this before... Then they had the nerve to call me and say " Oh we talked to Dr Sandu (my vet) and he agress with Dr Sing, we need to do surgery!! I was like Dr Sandu agrees with something he hasn't even seen today?? That kinda made me mad!!

I will loose my mind if I go see Dr Sandu and he doesn't remeber telling me it was nothing to worry about!

I will for sure get a 3rd opinion!

107barney 10-26-2012 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 4041752)
Well what if its his belly button or a umbilical hernia?
I would assume that a vet can determine on exam and if he said to have it removed I would do so.

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 4041759)
I would assume that a vet can determine on exam and if he said to have it removed I would do so.
Yes well that's the problem my Vet (Sandu) said it was nothing to worry about... Dr Sing ( fill in) said it was a mass and I need to get it removed.

I will have to go in when my vet is there and see what he says.. once again. I swear like a year or so ago he said it was nothing to worry about-

Lovetodream88 10-26-2012 06:44 PM
You have to do what you think is best for your baby. I hope everything turns out ok and I will keep him in my prayers.

107barney 10-26-2012 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 4041760)
Yes well that's the problem my Vet (Sandu) said it was nothing to worry about... Dr Sing ( fill in) said it was a mass and I need to get it removed.

I will have to go in when my vet is there and see what he says.. once again. I swear like a year or so ago he said it was nothing to worry about-
Well maybe a year ago it didn't need to be removed or has changed. I can understand your frustration. My dog had some small growths on his head, my vet said to leave them, and I went to someone else and had them removed because I wanted them removed. Why keep them, they are better in a bottle than on his skin.

lovespandp 10-26-2012 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 4041764)
Well maybe a year ago it didn't need to be removed or has changed. I can understand your frustration. My dog had some small growths on his head, my vet said to leave them, and I went to someone else and had them removed because I wanted them removed. Why keep them, they are better in a bottle than on his skin.
Ya.. I know. I just want to be told the truth- thats all, dont tell me its a mass or tumor if its a hernia..

RileyDC 10-28-2012 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 4041766)
Ya.. I know. I just want to be told the truth- thats all, dont tell me its a mass or tumor if its a hernia..
A Hernia is a Mass...
Don't sweat it to much. Definitely talk with Dr. Sandu
and see what he has to say about it. If he now agrees
with the fill in vet then you may want to go get a third
opinion...

Cherie6446 10-28-2012 08:35 AM
For your peace of mind I would get a third opinion for little Peanut. When Zoey had to have surgery for Legg Parthes I got three opinions before deciding which was to go.
Hoping for a good outcome for you.

kjc 10-28-2012 09:27 AM
Did you see this thread? Is this similar?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...d-process.html

lovespandp 10-28-2012 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RileyDC (Post 4042650)
A Hernia is a Mass...
Don't sweat it to much. Definitely talk with Dr. Sandu
and see what he has to say about it. If he now agrees
with the fill in vet then you may want to go get a third
opinion...
Thanks Girl!

lovespandp 10-28-2012 09:36 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cherie6446 (Post 4042685)
For your peace of mind I would get a third opinion for little Peanut. When Zoey had to have surgery for Legg Parthes I got three opinions before deciding which was to go.
Hoping for a good outcome for you.
Def going to get a thrid opinion!

lovespandp 10-28-2012 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kjc (Post 4042692)
Did you see this thread? Is this similar?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...d-process.html
Hi Kathy, hmm I'm not sure- sounds a tad different- if you look on the first page in the 2 nd picture you can see it.. its a little hard lump, hard like a bone but round. Doesn't move around, its in the middle of his tummy right under his ribs-

It looks like it could be the umbilical hernia- the skin in the area looks almost like he had some complicatiins almost.. maybe when he was a puppy??

Dh told me that Peanut has always had it, he told me we talked to the vet about it and it was nothing to worry about-

I feel like such a bad Mom bc I dont remember! I read that the umbillical hernias can come and go- sometimes they are out and visable and sometimes there aren't.

I dont know, I will find out more Monday- If it is the umbillical hernia you can get those removed but for the smaller ones I have read it wasnt needed-

I will have to talk to my Vet and maybe get a 3 rd opinion!

yorkieusa 10-28-2012 11:20 AM
I surely didn't see this thread before now. Peanut, hope you aren't in pain. Even if it is an umbilical hernia, I would think it should be removed because I think they do continue to grow and can become painful. My memory needs refreshing on this one. I'll keep Mr. Peanut in my thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome whatever you do.

lovespandp 10-28-2012 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 4042768)
I surely didn't see this thread before now. Peanut, hope you aren't in pain. Even if it is an umbilical hernia, I would think it should be removed because I think they do continue to grow and can become painful. My memory needs refreshing on this one. I'll keep Mr. Peanut in my thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome whatever you do.
:) Thanks Karen! Thankfully Peanut isn't in any pain, it doesn't bother him at all! I will keep everyone updated on our progress!

EarthAngel 10-28-2012 11:57 AM
I haven't seen this til now. I will be keeping Peanut in my prayers that all goes well for him.

Schooby 10-28-2012 01:58 PM
Awww, poor Peanut :( Keeping you both in my prayers


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