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Earball?
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Hi guys, the vet wants to hold off doing surgery and try some DMSO to see if it goes away or down in the next week. He is thinking it is a histiocytoma.
This is definitly different than the squishy hemotomas he had. I looked up the dates and it was September of last year and june/july of this year that the big squishy ones were there. I just find it odd that this one is hard and small and in the same place.
I would like him to do a biopsy of the tissue. If it is a histiocytoma, they tend to go away after 3 months (so the great internet says;) ).
I called the vet this am and let him know that there was no big change (then again, its only Monday) and wants me to call again if there is change or on Friday.My Maggii who is 16+ has many of these (small, hard) and also has had the "squishy ones).. I had one removed from her ankle area many, many years ago and had it sent off, came back non-cancer… and my Mickii has had a number of them also, I have had a couple removed, some result as Maggii, so now I don't worry about them at all.... Oh and by the way, these never go away, so I am not so sure that I believe what you are reading on the internet.....
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That sounds like a good plan. It's great that you can trust your vet not to rush into things. So often, you hear of the opposite. Let us know how it goes…
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My Maggii who is 16+ has many of these (small, hard) and also has had the "squishy ones).. I had one removed from her ankle area many, many years ago and had it sent off, came back non-cancer… and my Mickii has had a number of them also, I have had a couple removed, some result as Maggii, so now I don't worry about them at all.... Oh and by the way, these never go away, so I am not so sure that I believe what you are reading on the internet.....
That is great news to hear that they were non-cancer!
I am still going to follow they vets plans, but you have really releaved me a bit of my worry:)
I just googled "canine histiocytoma" and read a few articles and looked at pictures.
We are going back to the vet for another check on Friday.Our "old man" yorkie got little tumors all over toward the end of his life (14-16) and we would put some dmso on them and they would disappear. He ws much too old to have another surgery where he would have been put out, which he would have to remove all of them he had. He also had spleen removal surgery when he was 14 (cancer) and went on to live 2 more (happy) years until he waited for us to leave the home all together and then he went and laid on his pillow and slept forever.
Squiggy is only 5 and I hope he is not going to have tumor problems, but I will love him the same if he does.
Thanks again for the encouragement, I will keep it updated on here. And try and get a picture up. –-just because he is so darn cute:p
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Ok, got some pictures…
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Hmmmm….it looks like it has broken skin on it? Is that from scratching, or from something vet did? Does it normally have a scab like that?
He is REALLY cute! Love the capped tri look!
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Mine started getting the cysts when she was 8. She still gets them, but they don't bother her so I leave them alone now. She's happy, healthy and 11 years old.
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He really does not scratch at it. It did get a little scab on it, which may have been from a scratch or playing rough with his B brother. It does not bother him, except for he does not like me to touch it- more like it is annoying than hurting. The vet removed the scab to see if it would "open" but it didnt.
I have an ointment that I have to put on 2x a day (since friday), so I think it keeps the scab moist and it comes off once an awhile.
We are going today at 11 for a 2nd opinion with another vet at the clinic. It has gotten about 2-3x the size when it should have been shrinking.
I dont want to have to do surgery. But if I do, there is another delimma:1. do I stick with the vet's office I have gone to forever, the one I use to work for, the one I can call either the vet or the techs and they will meet me anytime. My friends. But they dont have a lazer. They give it to me straight and dont try and run up the bill, even give me a bit of a break sometimes. –todays visit will probably be free. * Not that money is the issue, but I like to pay less if I can, like anyone.
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2. do I go to the vet accross town and have it lazered off? They seem nice enough, but I dont use them. I have reccomended them to people for declaws (which I AM against) but if people are going to do it, laser is the way to go. And the people have been happy with the care the cat recieves there.
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When Max had a cyst removed from his paw (on one of the pads), his vet and I talked about the pros and cons of laser vs regular surgery (he does both). We actually decided to go regular–and I forget exactly why, but he thought the healing time would be less or something like that--and the surgery worked out just fine, but it does sound like yours is much bigger than I had with Max.
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When Max had a cyst removed from his paw (on one of the pads), his vet and I talked about the pros and cons of laser vs regular surgery (he does both). We actually decided to go regular–and I forget exactly why, but he thought the healing time would be less or something like that--and the surgery worked out just fine, but it does sound like yours is much bigger than I had with Max.
Thanks for letting me know that you guys chose the regular surgery, even if you cant remember why
My vet and I talked it over and he feel confident that he can do it. I asked him straight up if I should go have it lasered and that Squiggs is my baby…
We will see, His surgery is on Tuesday and I am a nervous wreck. If it wasnt getting bigger, I would leave it alone probably. I am a nervous worrier anyway and I know I wont be able to concentrate at work on Tuesday the 2oth. Good thing I can leave through out the day.
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…Keep us in your thoughts
Will do! ((Hugs)) to you both…all will be just fine! Keep us posted.
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Thanks for letting me know that you guys chose the regular surgery, even if you cant remember why
My vet and I talked it over and he feel confident that he can do it. I asked him straight up if I should go have it lasered and that Squiggs is my baby…
We will see, His surgery is on Tuesday and I am a nervous wreck. If it wasnt getting bigger, I would leave it alone probably. I am a nervous worrier anyway and I know I wont be able to concentrate at work on Tuesday. Good thing I can leave through out the day.
Keep us in your thoughtsI think it's a good decision, and that I would most likely to do the same thing
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Yes–it sounds like it's best to remove it before it gets any larger. Has Squiggy been under anesthesia before? Just wanted to mention that vets need to be aware that basenjis are a little different when it comes to anesthesia--I think Pat (Tanza) knows more about this. But my vet always uses isoflorozine (not sure if that spelling is right--we call it iso for short). I would make sure your vet uses that. You and little "Squiggs" will be in my thoughts. I'm sure everything will turn out fine.
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Thanks guys, it Tuesday the 20th. I am going to call the vet on Monday and let him know about the iso, which I think he uses. Also, I found a knot under his jaw on the same side as his "earball", I am hoping it is only an enlarged lymph node,it is in that area and under the skin. I am going to see if we can try some anitbiotic. I would make sense if he is trying to fight off an infection from his ear.
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Ok, Squigs has been on antibiotis for a week now and the lymph node has not gone down or away.
He has surgery tomorrow and I am just a nervous wreck. I hate that I have to be at work, not like sitting at home being nervous would help any.
I will post the outcome of the surgery tomorrow. I am sure it will be happy and good news. then i can post the outcome from the lump that they will be sending… that too will be good news.OK, I am trying this "power of positive thinking thing"
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Here's to good vibes and that everything turns out just fine -
ok, Squiggy is at the vet now. I dropped him off at 7:30. I called at 8:30 and he was the next or the following dog to do. Here it is 10:10 and I am sitting nervous by the phone (They were going to call as soon as it was done). Now I am worried that they dont want to call me since I am at work. I am such a pessimist sometimes.
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I do pray & hope that Squigs comes out just fine. HUGS to you!
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ok, Squiggy is at the vet now. I dropped him off at 7:30. I called at 8:30 and he was the next or the following dog to do. Here it is 10:10 and I am sitting nervous by the phone (They were going to call as soon as it was done). Now I am worried that they dont want to call me since I am at work. I am such a pessimist sometimes.
Try not to worry
I have found that even though they say they will call right away…often time slips by, and they don't have a chance to call.Hugs...hang in there.
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Thanks for the hugs and thoughts!
I broke down and called:) And I am glad I did.
He is awake and pacing in his run. (which means he is back to normal already).
The vet is sending the tumor off, and with the holiday, we are not sure when we will get the scoop on it.
The vet said it was very large and they are unsure if they got all of it, but they got most of it. It was just really deep.
they say it was about the size of a quarter.
So, the plan is to see what the lab says on it and go from there.
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I broke down and called:) And I am glad I did.
Yes–that's what I do, too--sometimes they get so busy, that they forget.... I'm surprised to hear the tumor was so big....did your vet say how long it usually takes to get results back (when it's not a holiday week??) Just because it's large doesn't necessarily mean anything negative. I'm hoping everything will turn out just fine!! Give little Squiggs a hug and kiss for me.
