Batmom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Don't panic. Our whippet got a fair number of lumps and bumps, most of them lipomas and all of them benign. He had one lipoma that started out large but very flat; stayed that way for YEARS; and then one day it started growing outward with alarming rapidity. But it was just a lipoma -- not the easiest one for the vet to remove as it had gotten involved with the muscle, but certainly not life-threatening and no worries about clean margins. Fingers crossed that Monty's is "just a bump." Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bodie Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Let's hope that Monty just missed the vet and needed another visit Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers that the lump will turn out to be nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hurry up Saturday!!!! 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...
4greyhounds Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sending lots more prayers and positive thoughts, Please come on Saturday.... 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 LoveMyJoseyBean Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 It's just a fatty lump, it's just a fatty lump...nothing to worry about at all :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 fingers crossed for a positive outcome (hurry up and arrive Saturday) Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hope your Saturday visit goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 He has been licking the lump a lot. I can't wait til Saturday so we can show the vet. I don't have a car during the week so I can't take him before then, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 He has been licking the lump a lot. I can't wait til Saturday so we can show the vet. I don't have a car during the week so I can't take him before then, anyway. I've had Monty in my thoughts all week. It's killing me to know what this lump is, I can only imagine what the wait is doing to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Just back from the vet. She did not like the look or feel of it at all. It is DEFINITELY not a lipoma. It is too hard, and when she took the needle aspirate it was full of blood, which lipomas are not. She will get the pathology results Wed or Thurs. He is tentatively scheduled for surgery Fri to remove it. She said that, depending on the pathology results, either he will have it removed there, or "we will talk about you going somewhere else for treatment" (ie U Penn). I am so upset. I was so hoping it was a lipoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm so sorry it wasn't a lipoma. I have no idea what the other possibilities are, but I'll keep a good thought for you and Monty, as will lots of other people, I'm sure. You're not alone, hon. Mary Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 It's just one thing after another. The sun will have to shine brightly soon. I just know it. We are keeping you and Monty in our thoughts. Good positive thoughts. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 It's just one thing after another. The sun will have to shine brightly soon. I just know it. We are keeping you and Monty in our thoughts. Good positive thoughts. Thanks. I know it still might just be a tumor and not "C" but my vet did look worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Thanks. I know it still might just be a tumor and not "C" but my vet did look worried. Whether it be through surgery or treatment, please , please , please let the outcome of this be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Monty Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Guest LadyChester Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Oh my heavens ... I just saw this. I missed your original post! Sending good thoughts for Monty and you, too, Karen. I hope your vet is wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm so sorry.... I hope even if it's not lipoma, it's something that is not so bad. You are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hoping for positive news. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Ok...so it's not a limpoma. So we will start a chant...it's Benign...It's Benign... 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 Bethf03 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We found a lump on Sextons head, its osteosarcoma, later we found a lump behind his ear, its on his spine and the last lump I found was on his rib. He is still hanging in there. We are giving him trymadal for the pain., and loving and spending as much time with him as possible until its time to say good bye. I hope that its not that for Monty. your in our thougts... Beth Sexton & Unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Continued prayers from here. This just has to turn out good. It just has to 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...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Oh Karen, My prayers are with you guys!! Praying very hard that it is benign!!! It's benign...it's benign, it's benign!!!! It has to be. xxxooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We found a lump on Sextons head, its osteosarcoma, later we found a lump behind his ear, its on his spine and the last lump I found was on his rib. He is still hanging in there. We are giving him trymadal for the pain., and loving and spending as much time with him as possible until its time to say good bye. I hope that its not that for Monty. your in our thougts... Beth Sexton & Unique I am sorry to hear about sexton. Hugs from Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taylorsmom Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hi Karen--I am just getting caught up on this, haven't been on here in awhile--I am so sorry to hear about Monty's lump!! You know, I can just imagine how you may have been vigilantly watching the vet's face as she examined the lump--I KNOW that I would be doing the same thing and trying to gauge whether I should be worried or not. If it helps--I did the exact same thing when my vet was examining this large lump under Rita's jaw about a month or so ago. He looked quite worried and even sent in the senior vet to take a look at it also (which made my heart sink)--turns out he was just being a very good and concerned vet, and it is totally benign (just a blocked salivary duct). I will send you and Monty lots of healing, lump-shrinking thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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