hiya, i just wanted to say how i feel sad today because i found a lump on my dog yesterday, so took him to the vets today and they just rang me to say it's a mast cell tumour :( he has to have it removed on Monday, and we will know more after what the prognosis for him is.
This might make you feel better bedknobs, I do hope so. I have a little mongrel bitch now aged 17 who I found a lump on 4 years ago. They operated on her despite her being a bit long in the tooth then and she's still here today. She has got now some further lumps and they advised against operating because of her age but she's still perky and happy and she's had 4 nearly 5 years since I found the first one, so keep your chin up, it might not be as bad as you think.
please take comfort in what the other lovely ABers have said, I really hope bed-doggie is ok, big hugs and lots of doggie love from Peanut (aka Halifax Yorkie) x
A friend of mine with a lab has just had exactly the same news and he is having it removed tomorrow. The prognosis is very good apparently. There are a few dogs who have had MCT's removed on a forum I go on and they are all doing really well. I just wanted to try to give you some good news really but know that you will worry,as I do, about everything. Will be thinking of you on Monday. Fingers and paws crossed for you xxx
So sorry for you , I truly hope the vets can sort your little pooch out, fingers crossed for monday, You and your partner have been through so much. please post when you know more. thinking of you both x
Its a common thing these days and the vets are very experienced in dealing with them. Everything crossed for a good outcome. Must just tell you, someone on here a long time ago said their dog had a 'Marcel' Tumour - I think of that every time I hear of it!