chelsea Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) As you may or may not know, my dog is my world anyway, hubby has just got back from vets ( as I cant bear to go) and vet thinks she has a mammary tumour. He has taken biopsy and sent off to lab. he said he can only find one small lump (which we took her to the vets for in the 1st place). Im SO worried, does anyone have any dealings with this in dogs? Edited January 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sorry to hear it. Let's hope it is not serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 What a shame - you must be so worried (my dog is my world too so I can only imagine how you feel ). Keep us posted & let's hope there's a happy outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 thanks I've just googled it and feel a little less worried. she's got a 50/50 chance of it being benign or malignant, and if it is malignant it can be treated/removed. Its very common in cats aswell. I wont be able to sleep tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Majority of mammary tumours tend to be benign and if caught early enough treatable- don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Just wanted to say, only now I've seen your update, try not to worry so much, it could very easily be benign or just a cyst or something. It's awful when they're ill I know but she's probably going to be just fine. Lots of love to you and your dawg, Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bracken, we have two German Shepherd and I adore them. When we bought out first Shepherd the breeder suggested that we let her have a season before having her dressed as apparently this lessens the chances of mammary tumors - apparently, though I'm never too sure that these things are that simple to prevent. I was under the impression that they were quite easy to treat because they were generally found quite early on because of their location, lets hope this is the case. Good luck and best wishes, Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 So sorry to hear about Bracken, we have two German Shepherd and I adore them. When we bought out first Shepherd the breeder suggested that we let her have a season before having her dressed as apparently this lessens the chances of mammary tumors - apparently, though I'm never too sure that these things are that simple to prevent. I was under the impression that they were quite easy to treat because they were generally found quite early on because of their location, lets hope this is the case. Good luck and best wishes,Becka Thanks Becka , we also had her sister Fern who died a couple years ago (I love GSD'S). We shouldhave had her spayed as you are right - this does decrease the chances. Im praying this is just a benign lump as it hasnt grown at all - which is some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Fingers crossed that Bracken will be all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Bless her I hope she is alright. karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Aw Chelse (((hug))) you must be worried - i know i would be if it was Milo - but what you found on net sounds promising. Hope shes ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I've only just spotted this I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Think nice positive thoughts and hopefully everything will be fine for Bracken Hope you manage to get some sleep hun Big Hugs xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Aww, I know how much you love her Chelse, hope she's OK. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I hope shes ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 UPDATE Vet said its a "mixed" tumour. Neither non cancerous or neither aggressive malignant tumour......so who knows! they are going to remove the lump on tuesday (monday is fully booked ) and she can come home the same day. Lump has to be sent away and they are doing blood tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 That is encouraging. The news is not as bad as it might have been. I hope she is OK on Tuesday and that you have good news very soon. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I hope she's OK Chelsea - my lurcher had a lump near one of her nipples - it turned out to be a fatty deposit (Lipoma) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 I hope she's OK Chelsea - my lurcher had a lump near one of her nipples - it turned out to be a fatty deposit (Lipoma) Thanks folks. Clare, thats where Bracken's lump is vet said lab not sure what it is. So hopefully it could be a fat lump. He said the worst thing is the anesthestic (sp!) she's a really fit and active dog and has never been to the vet (touch wood) before for anything other than routine visits/jabs, which is a good thing for an 8 year old GSD. she's ok. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Jezebel's was a smooth half oval which didn't appear to be attached to anything - I left it there as the vet was so sure that it was benign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Good luck m'dear, try not to worry too much, if she's a fit and healthy dog she should manage the anaesthetic just fine. Fingers crossed for you Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Chelsea, im so sorry to hear about Bracken and i understand you when you say they are your world. My two trouble makers are my world too and i dont know what i would do without them (despite the trouble they cause) Im sure the op on Tuesday will go very well as Braken is fit and healthy so even though it will be a risk im sure she will be just fine. Thinking of you and do make sure you let us know how she gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well, that sounds hopeful . I hope she recovers quickly from the op . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thinkning of you Chelsea. Its horrid when you are worried about your beloved doggies. I am sure Bracken will be fine. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Im so dog was booked in for 9.20 am for operation. Hubby takes her down the vets early at 0845 (as vet said the earlier we bring her the better). Obviously im very very anxious and I told hubby to ask them to ring me as soon as she comes around (so I can relax). Receptionist said it "will be at least early afternoon before we ring you as we have a big orthapaedic operation first"...... Now my poor dog is sat in a cage, in a strange place, probably getting stressed out because she doesnt know where she is....which isnt very good before an operation. And she could be sat there for hours before they even operate. Why did they "book" her in at 9.20 and then make her wait? I couldnt get her in yesterday because it was full. I think they should operate on her 1st and then do the orthapaedic one after. Im beside myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Oh dear Chelsea, sorry you are feeling so bad They usually do these ops in a certain order, starting with the one at highest risk of infection (ie a major orthopaedic op). Bracken's will be lower risk, so lower down the list. I'm sure she will be fine, and today will soon be over and she will be back with you again (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...