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07-01-2014, 08:38 PM | #16 |
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| He had one lump, a big one back in April, surgery was scheduled for May 12th - May 9th the lump was GONE!! No trace of it other than a dry skin patch, mind boggling! Fast forward to June, 6-8 lumps covering both sides of his back! The vet was here yesterday, we are booking surgery again ~sigh~
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07-02-2014, 06:29 AM | #17 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Here is some information from Dawn Arnold a retired Doxie breeder. Effect on Your Dachshund Panniculitis is as visible as a tumor that is an inflammation of the subcutaneous fat tissue just below the dog's skin. A dachshund can be susceptible to this condition. Generally, it is not cancerous. The affected area is usually the trunk and neck area of your dog and can show up as a single nodule or multiple nodules that can be ulcerated, developing draining tracts. A secondary infection or other complications can result in the death of fat cells. This condition can affect dogs of any age, breed or sex, though some breeds such as the dachshund are more at risk. Treatment options include surgery and/or medication therapy, depending on the degree and severity of the Panniculitis in your dachshund. According to the website of Go Pets America, the causes for panniculitis may be trauma, bacterial or fungal infections, other underlying diseases such as lupus panniculitis, recent corticosteroids, vaccine injections and other underlying conditions such as multi-centric mast cell tumors. You may notice symptoms in your dachshund such as a loss of appetite, lethargy and depression. After a definitive diagnosis through a biopsy, Pet MD states that the preferred treatment for panniculitis is surgery through an incision to remove the affected nodule/nodules. In some cases, surgery will be followed with medication therapy to treat the particular infections. If ulcerated, the nodules may be drained of any fluids. Prednisone, as documented by Embrace Pet Insurance, is used for the treatment of panniculitis for your dachshund. This is a synthetic inactive corticosteroid that is chemically converted by the liver into an active steroid. It suppresses the immune system and is often used to treat auto-immune, inflammatory and other diseases such as panniculitis. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent produced by the soil fungus Beauveria Nivea, which has a unique mechanism of immune suppression. This medication may be administered in place of the prednisone, because this medication, in oral form, may spare your dachshund some unpleasant hormonal side effects while recovering from panniculitis. Tacrolimus is a relatively new drug called a calcineurin inhibitor for the treatment of dermatitis and inflammation conditions such as panniculitis. In minor cases of panniculitis, vitamin E in oral form at 300 IU has helped in conjunction with steroids, reducing their use. An antibiotic may be prescribed as well to treat any viral or bacterial infections. A treatment of both niacin amide (a B-complex vitamin) and tetracycline (an antibiotic) can work together to suppress the inflammation. Treatment can help your dachshund find relief from panniculitis. http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/...g_panniculitis http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-hea...niculitis.aspx Panniculitis in Dogs | EMBRACE
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07-02-2014, 06:33 AM | #18 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | OOPs should read the thread first before I post. THanks so much Dawn for posting your information on Doxies. This is duplicated information
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07-02-2014, 06:36 AM | #19 | |
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07-02-2014, 06:41 AM | #20 | |
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On short term steroid use. Often an increase in both appetite and thirst. I had one dog on it for 6wks for an injury, no ill effects, and another dog on it during end stage cancer after chemo didn't work.
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07-02-2014, 01:22 PM | #21 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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| Yes, the Vet is booking "another" date for surgery, round & round we go He has been on an antibotic along with the low dose steriod on and off since March. Increased appetite is an understatment with regards to Enzo, he was hungry ALL the time! You know those cartoons where they look at a human and see a drum stick? I'm sure thats what Enzo saw
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07-02-2014, 09:00 PM | #22 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mulberry,Florida,USA
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| Checked with my vet today and he said Biopsy is the way to go even if its not that could be lupis or immune disorders but still said biopsy would tell. Also I did not know your dogs age but he said not likely if he was a younger dog that it was SNP ( I said 3-or 4 yrs guess) But when I said maybe 7yrs ( guess ) was when he said it could be or any of the auto immune problems. I have not read your whole thread just what Gemy sent me. Sorry I couldn't be more help. |
07-02-2014, 09:26 PM | #23 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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| Enzo will be 2 in September, so he's just a baby. Thank you SO much for asking today!! I very much appreciate it! I will update once I know more, but just bouncing things off everyone has made me feel alittle better Anything else anyone can add, I welcome the advice
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07-21-2014, 08:16 AM | #24 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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| Surgery Wednesday So my baby goes for surgery on Wednesday to remove one of the lumps and have it sent for testing Please keep him in your prayers thru surgery & for the results pending Thanks, Loretta & Enzo
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07-22-2014, 10:29 AM | #25 |
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| Hope all goes well. Keep us posted!
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08-05-2014, 02:42 PM | #26 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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| Canine Histiocytoma Enzo's test results finally came back from the vet! 13 LONG days of waiting & wondering - Here is what they found... Canine histiocytoma is a benign skin tumor, mostly observed in young dogs & usually goes away on its own within 3 to 4 months. It is a non cancerous. The incidence of this skin tumor is more frequent in canines less than 4 yrs old. This explains why the first lump "disappeared" This round of lumps is slowly disappearing too - there were just so many! His blood tests all came back wonderful. There is no real cause OR treatment - but because its linked to the immune system, I'm looking for natural ways to build up his immune. No steroids unless the flare ups bother him, which suits me find. Looks like for now, but hopefully not forever, Enzo is going to be "lumpy" I'm relieved
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