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    Soft, Liquidy Lump On Shoulder

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    My boys have been known to ... well, to fight, actually, but they haven't for a bit. Pogo does tend to bash him sometimes in the yard, where they always wear muzzles. I haven't gone so far as to part all the hair or shave it to look for a wound, but I thought there might possibly be something, maybe even a sting or bite ... But, with no sensitivity, warmth, or visible redness, it just didn't seem likely. And it's so soft. It actually jiggles like a half-full water balloon when he walks. But it's also slowly receding, so I think we're on the right track.

     

    Glad to hear Frank's lump went away without issue! :)

    Soft, Liquidy Lump On Shoulder

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Brily was in the yard almost all day with the other two hounds yesterday, enjoying the spring weather (FINALLY rolleyes.gif). There was a little bit of running around, barking at birds, and the usual basking and sleeping in the tall grass. When he came back in, he had a very soft lump on his upper shoulder, about the size of a small lime. It's a little smaller today, and isn't bothering him even when touched. There's no sign of a bite, no redness, no heat, no limping. When I touch it, it acts like a half-full water balloon; very soft and liquidy.

     

    Pogo does shoulder-bash him sometimes, so I'm thinking it may have been a result of one of those strikes. Anyone have any experience like this?

    Looking For Testimony Of Greys Living With Cats

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Everything is pretty well covered here, so I confess I only sampled the text, and sped through looking for pictures! :lol

     

    Things I found myself nodding about in particular:

    Depends on both the cat and the dog, and each pair is an individual issue.

    Better safe than sorry: provide safe exits for the cats always, keep food and litter out of reach, and (for us) muzzles when you're out.

     

    We have 3 cats: one of each of the thee types mentioned (rabbity, cocky and friend to all). We have 3 greys, with varying playfulness, boldness and prey drives. I worry most about the one who's most scared of the cocky cat, as that fear might one day turn to a chomp if he felt attacked or cornered. The other two dogs occasionally play-chase the cats if the cats are running around already, but we discourage it because they aren't gentle, and the cats are all seniors.

     

    Moral: one size does not fit all! :)

     

    Now, more pictures?? :D

    Chase Has A Bad Uti

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Sending hugs to you both in the midst of this dilemma. Old age is not for sissies, as they say. :(

     

    As a really out-there alternative, taking into consideration her age and overall health, what about the idea of taking her home, treating her with Chinese herbs and/or homeopathics, and seeing what her body can do for itself. Maybe, and I know we all hate to think of this, but maybe her body is just getting towards the end of it's working life, and she just needs loving support 'til she lets go of it? Please ignore me if - and you know best, being with her - she's not ready for this. Just throwing it into the mix.

     

    :bighug :bighug :bighug

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