rugerfly Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 My very naughty and vivacious 7.5 year old girl has, as I just discovered this morning, a small lump on her neck, next to the trachea. The lump is attached and not free floating. I took her to the vet this afternoon. She told me to watch to see if it gets bigger over the week and prescribed antibiotics. I know lumps are common, but has anyone had experienced with these type that are attached?? She said it may have to be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I like to play it safe with lumps. Unless it is clearly a fatty lump and if it doesn’t go away in the next 10 days I would have it removed. Some will say have it biopsied but my preference is removal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 If it was me, I'd wait the week and then, if there was no change, I'd be asking for a fine needle biopsy, or an outright removal under GA and a full pathology work-up. Lumps that don't move are not usually normal fatty deposits, injection scars or swollen lymph nodes (which are indicative of infection). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 ohh, i hope she is ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks guys, im sure she will be ok. Shes as tough as old boots. She especially liked the rabbit that was in the waiting room with us. She didnt stop wailing till we left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 lump is slightly bigger today and im sure its less squishy....not sure what that means... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 lump is slightly bigger today and im sure its less squishy....not sure what that means... It could just mean you're poking and prodding it too much and it's swollen! I know it's difficult, but try to leave it alone for a day or two (but keep a close eye on it). If there is no change within the week, take the dog back to the vet and ask for biopsy or removal and pathology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 But i like to squish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 It's easy to obsess over lumps, I know, I've done it too many times. I always get my vet to check them. I've had a few removed from various dogs and none have been anything to worry about. Other lumps I've been advised to just leave as they are fine. I have a friend whose dog had mast cell tumour, and ended up dying, same breed as mine (Vizsla), so I do obsess over them. Don't poke at the lump though coz if it IS something you don't want, you could disturb the cells in it and maybe distribute them in ways you don't want, IMO. Of course that said I can't stop poking at our latest lump, that I've been assured is just a wart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I would be asking for a needle biopsy so they can make sure it is nothing. If in doubt - remove it. Ollie's fatty lipomas tend to move a bit and be squishy but the mast cell tumours do not - they more often than not feel as if they are attached and they are a lot harder. I hope all goes well for Fly. Good luck Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 But i like to squish Don't we all. We had 4 lumps removed from our kelpie a while back, 3 were fatty lumps, and one was a cyst. With the fatty lumps, lipomas, they do can recur in dogs who have a tendency to get them. I'd go with the biopsy if your vet suggests it. Tess's were on her chest and the vet didn't want to leave them, so no biopsy, just straight removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I hope Fly is OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerJim Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 My very naughty and vivacious 7.5 year old girl has, as I just discovered this morning, a small lump on her neck, next to the trachea. The lump is attached and not free floating. I took her to the vet this afternoon. She told me to watch to see if it gets bigger over the week and prescribed antibiotics.I know lumps are common, but has anyone had experienced with these type that are attached?? She said it may have to be removed. Attached lumps can be all manner of identities, usually one of the following; 1. Cysts 2. Granulomas(fibrous tissue growing in reaction to something including infections which can abscessate) 3. growths... a heap of possibilities, but lipomas are the most common.... they can be standard lipomas (which are normally reaosnably mobile) or infiltrative (appear somewhat attached) Other growths such as MCTs and a host of others can also present like this. There are also in that location, lymph nodes which can be enlarged due to infection and other conditions. As the other forum members suggest... if not resolving convincingly.... then your Vet will investigate with either.. a) Fine needle biopsy b) Surgical biospy or for lumps which are well delineated, c) excisional biopsy... which is removing it in total and testing the whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 It seems to be harder to me now. She has been on the antibiotics since thursday. No reactions and she is fine in herself. She is drinking and peeing a lot though. Im sure the vet will suggest a needle thingo next. Thanks for all the advice guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Ok so back to the vet this afternoon and she said it has to come out Im crying for my finances No seriously, I think she is worried about it due to its location and feeling. she is also somewhat concerned about her kidney function as she is drinking a lot and peeing a lot and becoming very incontinent. Poor baby fly. So Ruger and her both got vaccinated and now I cant eat for another four weeks :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 oh no, i hope she is ok- silly girl I am having hot chips and cant eat them all, want me to post them to you? can warm them up for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 YES PLEASE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 bwahaha, ok, will post them tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I just hope that she will be OK... looks like you live on 2 minute noodles for a while lovey or cold chips from WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Chips are ready to go, just got to find her bloody address now, i cant find it PM it to me ruger!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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