laurie Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I got to see Vixen and Marbles Saturday before last, and I noticed that Vix had what looked and felt to me like very swollen lymph nodes. You could literally SEE them sticking out. They felt about as big as apricots. XDH made an appointment for her, and our vet and another vet in the practice couldn't tell if they were her lymph nodes or enlarged salivary glands. They aspirated them and sent off the fluid for analysis. Well guess what. The results are "inconclusive." Our vet said if it was cancer, it would have been obvious, so he's leaning toward enlarged salivary glands. But she has another appointment for another aspiration, this time with a bigger needle, on Thursday. It sucks not knowing what's going on. I guess I wouldn't be SO worried if she hadn't also been losing weight. XDH says she's not eating very well. Hugs please, and good thoughts for my Poodle girl. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 No other lymph nodes were swollen on her body? If it was just under her jaw (I believe) that is a good thing. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest VelvetEars Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm sorry to hear this. But I agree - if it's just there, and the results are inconclusive, it could just be salivary glands. And if those are inflamed, of course eating could be painful. Poor girl.. Did they put her on antibiotics or pred in the meantime? And, btw, congrats on Rose - she's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hugs to you and hoping that it's nothing serious.... Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Big hugs coming your way! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Did they put her on antibiotics? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Sending my many prayers. I know when Angel LaceyLaine's mandibular lymph nodes were aspirated~Dr. Beth said it is very common that the cytology/path results come back as inconclusive and at that point an open biopsy would be needed. Sadly her aspirates came back as Lymphoma. Know my heart and prayers are with you and I am chanting this is "nothing" Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsagreys4me Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Sending big hugs your way. I have lost 3 of my greys to lymphoma. I pray it is her salivary glands. Let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Sending big hugs & keeping my fingers crossed that it's nothing serious...! :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Sending tons of prayers your way Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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