JedsMom Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) I was just rubbing on Ripple and I felt a lump on her side. It's between 2 of her ribs. It's small, and moves a little when I touch it. Honestly, I'm freaking out. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I lost Jed to osteo. I'm home alone and I don't know what to think. Edited December 24, 2008 by JedsMom 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...
msjpk Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Lou has a lump like that, if it is not attached to anything and moves, it usually is ok. However, it is noted at my vet and will be watched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If it doesn't fell 'attached' to anything maybe it is just a lipoma ( a benign fatty tumor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I don't have a clue, can't give advice, I just wanted to send you some :grouphug Please try not to freak out... it could well be nothing. Try to get some rest and call the vet first thing in the morning. Please keep us posted! :goodluck :goodluck :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...
Guest argolola Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Lola has one too. Hugs to you and your little sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey8greys Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 In Sept. I felt a lump on Flossie's rib, took her to the Vet had her examined and x-rayed. The films showed osteosarcoma of the rib, she was put on rimadyl and tramadol, and was given 5 to 6 months to live. She also had a spot on her lung. 2 months later she is getting better not worse, the lump became smaller. I took her back to the Vet had her x-rayed again and sent the films to University of Penn. After reading the films, they said she had chondrosarcoma of the rib and no spot on her lung. Chondrosarcoma is cancer of the cartlidge. Also contacted Dr. Couto, he said that this condition is rare in Greyhounds, he has only seen a few cases. It is a very slow moving cancer. I took Flossie off both medications, I let her Vet know what I was doing, so it is on her records and she is doing fine without them. I don't know what to think, but I do watch her all the time for any signs of discomfort and if the lump begins to enlarge again. She is due for her physical in Feb. and we will see what the Vet has to say. At this point I am thinking and hoping that all the x-rays were wrong and she will be with me for many more years. These past few months have been very trying, but I am relieved that she if fine for now. I would have Ripple x-rayed to see what is going on. Hoping it is nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sending prayers and 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...
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fritofeet Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 If it isn't attached, I'd bet a fatty deposit. (lipoma) Lucy has one on her sternum and the vet has his eye on it, but she has had it for a couple years now. Prayers Ripple's is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Jack has one, which appeared as a small, flat, mobile lump, which felt as if it had strands going across it from side to side. I was fairly sure it was a lipoma, but had the vet take a look, and he said yes, not to worry. Months later it has grown and now has the classic 'soft boiled egg' feeling of a lipoma. It moves relatively freely over an inch or so. Sandy (Paws de Deux who used to post here quite often) went through a traumatic time with her Sizzle. He had a lump come up quite rapidly on his ribcage, which was diagnosed first as a bug bite, then as cancer with the initial diagnosis of OS. Later it was rediagnosed as either chondrosarcoma or fibrosarcoma - I can't remember which. Anyway, I know he had some treatment for it and she was prepared for the worst, but eventually it just simply went away and the x-rays were clear! Today Sizzle remains cancer-free! I hope your pup's lump turns out to be nothing much. Just remember, not all lumps are cancer, and not all cancer is a death sentence. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 we just went through this with monty. Have your vet look at it ASAP.it may just be a lipoma. Our vet felt monty's and saw the rapidity of growth and didn't like it. In his case it turned out to be cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) Any update? Edited December 20, 2008 by msjpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JedsMom Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ripple's appointment is tomorrow at 11. I checked her out this afternoon and I think it's smaller. It actually took me a minute to find it, so maybe this really is a nothing and I'm just being a paranoid person. 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 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ripple's appointment is tomorrow at 11. I checked her out this afternoon and I think it's smaller. It actually took me a minute to find it, so maybe this really is a nothing and I'm just being a paranoid person. Chanting...this is nothing...this is nothing....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...
MerlinsMum Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sending LOTS of good thoughts for tomorrow morning. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and will keep you and Ripple in my thoughts. :goodluck :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...
duncan41 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Chanting - it's nothing. Chanting, chanting, chanting. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Hoping that it is nothing! We've all been guilty of the paranoia at one point or another! I just think of it as better to be safe, than sorry. I hope today's appointment goes well and this is nothing! Ripple's appointment is tomorrow at 11. I checked her out this afternoon and I think it's smaller. It actually took me a minute to find it, so maybe this really is a nothing and I'm just being a paranoid person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thinking of you this morning! Update when you can... :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...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 More good thoughts the vet visit goes well! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 let us know, lots of good wishes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thinking of you! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 IT'S NOTHING!!!! Woo hoo!!!! It's just a little fatty lump. Nothing to worry about. Yay! Thank you everyone for all of the good thoughts. I feel so much better now that I've gotten a good report. My vet said that when he looked at the schedule today and saw Ripple's name on there, his stomach dropped. He was just as relieved as I was to see that it was nothing. I my vet. 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...
Guest BoogieDown Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I find myself saying the strangest things on this board sometimes. Case in point: I'm so glad Ripple has a fatty lump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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