Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Our grey has a new large lump on her rt side near her rib cage. We have been experiencing huge Monsoon storms and Rythum really hates thunder storms... heavy panting, shaking and staying really close to us for lovin & protection. Is it possible, she has pulled a muscle? It is the size of a 1/4 of an orange (like if you sliced it in vertical pc's rather than sections). It doesn't move with the skin, & she doesn't seem to mind when we touch it. Since we are still having storms, we cannot tell if her panting is increased & related to the storms or the lump, but when she lies down, she seems fine. Eating, Drinking... all seem normal when weather clears. Of course we are taking her to the vet, but what questions would you ask? Opinions? Comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 That's an odd place to pull a muscle. Your vet will probably want to do an x-ray and/or a needle aspiration of the lump. Hoping it's nothing serious. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I think that you are right to have it looked at. How fast did the bump appear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Morgan, our tripod, slipped on our kitchen floor last year and we think he hit the corner of the wall. He had a hematoma on his rib cage that looked like a half orange under his skin. It was odd enough looking the Vet aspirated it twice. Blood tests indicated he had torn muscle. Rib x-rays were negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sending prayers. Please let us know what your vet has to say. 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 trevdog Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Get to the vet for some xrays.....I lost my Trevor to OS of the ribs....large lump just appeared, didn't move, didn't seem to bother him...turned out to be OS. Hoping that's not your case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lauri Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 If it's just beyond the ribs on the right side and you can't feel the same thing on the left, it may be the spleen - I found it on an anatomy chart. We've been wondering the same thing. Miles has lost so much weight being sick that it's easy to feel. I'm keeping an eye on it to see any changes. But yea...it may be the spleen and you just haven't felt it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'd def. have it checked.... I hope everything is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Thanks everyone... Jerrybird - yes, it just appeared suddenly over the last 2 days. I can't imagine we missed it as Rythum is very affectionate and loves to be rubbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Is it squishy or hard? If it's squishy, it could be a hematoma or just a fatty tumor. I sure hope so!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Get to the vet for some xrays.....I lost my Trevor to OS of the ribs....large lump just appeared, didn't move, didn't seem to bother him...turned out to be OS. Hoping that's not your case.... Same here. Beecher had a lump that didn't move. Turned out to be os of the rib. Don't delay. Hope it is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey8greys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Get to the vet for some xrays.....I lost my Trevor to OS of the ribs....large lump just appeared, didn't move, didn't seem to bother him...turned out to be OS. Hoping that's not your case.... Same here. Beecher had a lump that didn't move. Turned out to be os of the rib. Don't delay. Hope it is nothing. Please go have it checked. I noticed a little bump on Flossie's rib, it is hard and doesn't seem to bother her. I took her to the Vet's Monday and had her examined and x-rayed, also had chest x-rays. She has OS of the rib, and has moved to her lungs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sending prayers for a positive outcome. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Rythum goes to the vet tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed. Will keep everyone posted. Thank you for all your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thoughts and prayers from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Good thoughts for Rythum. Please let us know what you find out at the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sending my prayers and warm white light. Please update us as you can. Hug Rythum for me. 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...
Cully Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sending lots of prayer for today. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hoping for nothing bad! :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Adding my prayers and well wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Any updates? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Checking in. 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...
iluvgreys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Please go have it checked. I noticed a little bump on Flossie's rib, it is hard and doesn't seem to bother her. I took her to the Vet's Monday and had her examined and x-rayed, also had chest x-rays. She has OS of the rib, and has moved to her lungs Oh crap! I'm so very sorry. Sending prayers to Flossie... Any update on Rythum? Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 OK, We just got back from the vet and it appears to be a hematoma. (BIG WHEW!) The sample showed a good number of white cells, so we have a script of antibiotics, and the sample also was not clotting real well, so something to keep our eye on. It should absorb if no infection. If it does not appear to be going down or getting worse, we will bring Rythum back in. We have some photos, so as soon as I figure out how to post... Thanks for all the prayers & happy thoughts. Reading about OS and all the other possibilities really had me worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 OK, We just got back from the vet and it appears to be a hematoma. (BIG WHEW!) The sample showed a good number of white cells, so we have a script of antibiotics, and the sample also was not clotting real well, so something to keep our eye on. It should absorb if no infection. If it does not appear to be going down or getting worse, we will bring Rythum back in. We have some photos, so as soon as I figure out how to post... Thanks for all the prayers & happy thoughts. Reading about OS and all the other possibilities really had me worried. Oh good! That's great news, I can only imagine what possibilities must have been going through your mind. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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