Fudge Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I just found this big lump on Zoe's back rear leg. It feels like bone. I'm sick to my stomach just thinking about it. My sweet Smokey had bone cancer but it couldn't be seen he just started limping so I'm not sure if this could be it. Zoe has been stiffer in the hind leg lately too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 So hard to say. Could be anything. Please don't think the worst, okay? I WOULD get Zoe into the vets for a look, and go from there. Might be a sprain or strain. Good Luck and keep positive thoughts, please! Love and hugs from here for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'll call the vet first thing tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 It looks rather big for you to just notice. So, if it has just appeared that quickly, I would have it checked at the vet asap. But don't stress too much, it could be a lot of things and a lot of things that are not worth stressing over. I know it is scary since you have been through 'that' but this may not be that at all. I doubt Zoe would be still walking on that leg if it was 'that'. to you and please update after you have seen the vet this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'll call the vet first thing tomorrow morning. Well, I DID just notice it! I was outside sitting so I was almost eye level to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Try not to panic - I know it's hard - call the vet tomorrow morning and see if s/he can see you the same day. Sending lots of good 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 It is so hard to tell, a vet check would be my first move for sure. Could be (hopefully) even be a reaction to some kind of bugbite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Vegas had something that looked like on his leg. it was a fluid build up from a previously injured muscle and the body chooses to build up the muscle to protect that spot. we had it removed and samples sent to the lab and the results came back as nothing.... and also the bump came back, its not painful just funny looking so we leave it alone. a couple months after it was origonally removed.... its back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Could be a torn ligament, calcification around a previous injury, all kinds of things. Easy for me to say "try not to panic," but try not to panic, OK? Hugs and hopes it's nothing much. 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 Liz_in_PA Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Zoe could have banged into something. Hold on to all the things it could be. Dash sends cuddles and wet nosed gooses to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fudge Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks EVERYONE! I'm trying not to worry. Maybe it is something else. It is hard like bone. We've been doing more walking lately......the weather has gotten much more pleasant. Hopefully we just over did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest monica Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [iPraying that you don't have fear and that you have peace and see the vet first thing][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hoping you find out it is nothing or just a fluid build up! 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 TheDoggfather Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Can you tell me where it's located? I'm having a tough time seeing exactly where it's at. I'm curious, too, if she's been running a lot or if she's particularly active. If it's what I think it may be, you don't have anything to worry about. Edited August 31, 2009 by TheDoggfather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betty Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Keeping Zoe in our prayers that everything is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Fingers crossed everything goes well at the vets 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...
Fudge Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Can you tell me where it's located? I'm having a tough time seeing exactly where it's at. I'm curious, too, if she's been running a lot or if she's particularly active. If it's what I think it may be, you don't have anything to worry about. It is on the left rear inside of leg. What humans would call the inside knee. She hasn't been running a lot but walking a lot. We found a new macadam trail in the shady woods. Please tell me what you think it may be. Zoe just got up. The lump is much smaller Edited August 31, 2009 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Zoe just got up. The lump is much smaller I think I would still get it checked out for peace of mind but I am glad to hear it has shrunk. Perhaps she whacked herself at some point and it was just a bit of localized swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I'll call the vet first thing tomorrow morning. Well, I DID just notice it! I was outside sitting so I was almost eye level to it. Same thing happened with Beecher. I just looked down and there was a big bump on his side. I couldn't believe I had not seen it before b/c it was so big and on his side. I hope it is nothing. Edited August 31, 2009 by TBSFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDoggfather Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 If it's what I'm thinking, it's what we call a "jack"... like what someone else described, it happens when the dog's gait is off. Something akin to "knocking knees". If that's all it is, then you haven't a thing to worry about...the swelling will subside with rest. In the meantime, to help prevent the swelling, you can coat the 'jack' with bag balm. The BB won't do much (if anything) to aid in healing, but, it will provide some lubrication at the point of contact, ergo minimizing the friction which causes the swelling. I don't want to get your hopes up, but, like I said, if this is all it is that's bugging her, then she'll be just fine. I sure hope it's all it is... fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It looks similar to what Dodger has and is in the exact same spot. His is calcification from an injury...most likely a torn ACL and it does make his gait off but doesn't seem to cause pain, just some stiffness. Do you know why your girl retired? Hopefully it's just an old injury and nothing else. Don't panic yet, but definitely have the vet take a look. Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I vote with the dogfather, please keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 It looks similar to what Dodger has and is in the exact same spot. His is calcification from an injury...most likely a torn ACL and it does make his gait off but doesn't seem to cause pain, just some stiffness. Do you know why your girl retired? Hopefully it's just an old injury and nothing else. Don't panic yet, but definitely have the vet take a look. We have not been able to find Zoe's racing records. She was adopted when she was 4 and then returned and has been with me since she was 5. She now 9 1/2. So she must have been doing something from 0-4 years old. We are resting today and the lump has gone down considerably. I have decided to call the vet if this does not continue to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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