Rickiesmom Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) My greyhound girlie Arlie developed an absessed anal gland last week (Tuesday). It was flushed and she has been on Clavamox. Tonight was the recheck. The appointment tonight was with my regular vet and he said he felt a mass in the right anal gland. Best case it's an absess that can be dealt with via lancing and cleaning. Not thrilling for Arlie, but better than the alternative. If it's a mass, then we will schedule surgery right away, but unfortunately this is an aggressive form of cancer that tends to spread - even with radiation and chemo, the prognosis is not great. Vet did a needle biopsy - we should have the results Monday, at latest Tuesday. If it is a tumour, we know it has developed since Arlie's annual checkup in May, because the same vet did a rectal exam at that time and there was nothing there. While hoping for the best, I want to prepare for the worst. If you have had any experience with this kind of tumour, I would so appreciate it if you would share. Thank you. Arlie will be 8 years old in November. Edited August 1, 2009 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Yikes! This poor guy cannot catch a break. Well, hopefully it's time that he does--no tumor! Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 No experience, but sending prayers. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Yikes! Poor Guy! Let's hope it isn't Adenocarcinoma. I am very familiar with that type of cancer. My late husband died of it. Please don't worry now ... it is probably benign! Love and hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wjamg Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 we thought Peace had an anal adenocarcinoma and it was a perianal tumor and benign I was really relieved. However, she is having a very difficult recovery from the tumor and anal glands that also had to be removed. I will keep your boy in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 for no cancer and (if possible) no tumour. Poor girlie. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sending prayers for your little girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I have no experience, but sending prayers to your girl. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 This is what Iceman had removed a few weeks ago, his was benign and I am sending good thoughts for you and Arlie that hers will be too. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2greysinPA Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 praying for B9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I have no advice. I really hope everything works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Since your pup had one anul gland issue, I would guess this to is an impacted gland, Old saying "when you hear the sound of hooves look for horses not zebras" Good Luck, sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 No experience at all with this Mary, but a lot of prayers for Arlie. 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...
RobinM Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Poor Arlie and poor you. Loads and loads of prayers your way. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Just got back from the vet - Arlie's infected anal gland opened up again so they needed to flush it out. Vet also changed her antibiotic from Clavamox to Baytril and put Arlie on Metacam for pain and anti-inflammatory support. Good news!! The path report came in and the cells are consistent with an abcess - just what we were hoping, but did not want to count on until confirmed. Once Arlie's problems back there are fully cleared up the vet will check again to ensure there is no remaining mass, but for now we are in the clear. Thank you for your support - between Rickie and Arlie we've certainly needed a lot of it lately! PS: If your vet doesn't routinely do a rectal exam during the annual physical, I would suggest asking for it. I did a lot of reading about this cancer while waiting for the path report, and as is so often the case, it is usually quite far along by the time it's detected, and it tends to metastasize fairly aggressively, so doing a routine check is a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yay for Arlie! 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...
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