gracegirl Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Just a quick post to let everyone know that I found a lump on Grace's side this week. It's at the end of her ribcage, near her tuck. It's on the skin, not attached to anything (bone or muscle) at all. It's about the size a dime, maybe a tad bigger, and raised up about a quarter of an inch. It's red and ANGRY looking. I don't know if it just appeared, I only found it yesterday--Monday. I rub her belly every day and I find it hard to believe that I missed seeing it earlier, although if it was smaller it could have been hidden by her fuzz. She's a furry girl! Anyhow, we went to the vet today and her surgery is scheduled for Monday. She'll also get her teeth cleaned and have a cyst removed as well. The very wonderful new vet who is also a family friend will send the lump out to be tested so we know what we are dealing with. Hopefully it's nothing....but if it's "something" than I pray for clear margins. If she's going to get a lump, apparently this is a good/easy place for her to get one! I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Joseph, but I'll still be praying and worrying until I know she is okay. She has to be okay, it has to be nothing. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It has to be nothing, and I'll send my prayers that it is so !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Good luck, Grace! Many of these funny looking lumps are nothing, and I hope that's the case for you. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'll keep Grace in my prayers that the bump is nothing nasty. Chels just had hers fine needle aspirated; it's about the size of a pea and looks more like a mole; vet says it is a sebaceous cyst and we don't need to take it off. I was going to have it removed in conjunction with getting a tooth extracted but the vet also thinks the tooth is OK to stay for now, too, and neither of the two is enough to consider putting her under for. Sounds like there should be enough loose skin in that area to get a nice margin; Chelsa's bump is on her back about two thirds of the way to the rear and her vet says if we end up needing to remove it at a later date, it's a good spot to work with. Sending B9 and easy healing thoughts to Grace, keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Prayers for clean margins and uneventful biopsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UESBrindle Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Lauren, Rob just told me last night about the bump. I hope that it will be something easily taken care of, and nothing of major concern, but of course we'll be keeping her in her prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Will definitely keep Grace in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Most likely nothing, but best to get it removed and checked. Hugs and prayers from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Praying that it's nothing serious. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hope it's minor. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UESBrindle Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey Lauren, I'm thinking of Grace today-- I hope it all goes well , and let us know how she's doing once she comes home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey Lauren, I'm thinking of Grace today-- I hope it all goes well , and let us know how she's doing once she comes home. Me too! Guzzie and Gracie send nosey kisses for extra healing powers too. Hugs to you Lauren, we know how worried you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thinking of Gracie Lou Freebush today. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Keep us posted Lauren. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Sending Grace and those caring for her all white light I can muster. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I just got a call from the vet, she's awake after surgery and is doing just fine. I'm going to pick her up in about three hours. Now we just have to wait for the biopsy results. Keeping my fingers crossed until then. Thanks for the good thoughts everyone, they obviously helped. **The vet did say that she has fantastic teeth for a greyhound, now they are even more sparkly! ** Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This is good news... I'm so happy for you and her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I missed this thread the first time around, Lauren, but I'm so glad the surgery went well! I'm sending lots of good thoughts and chanting for clean margins!!! :goodluck :goodluck :goodluck :goodluck :goodluck And also a for you. Please keep us posted. 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...
gracegirl Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Princess Gracie is home now and is doing okay. She is not really wanting to eat at all, but did have a few licks of peanut butter. She had a spring in her step when I took her for a walk around the block, seeing as she didn't want to "go" in the yard. I'll know in 7-10 days what the results of the biopsy are, until then I'll just spoil her rotten. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Great news. Spoiling is always appreciated by the pups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Just seeing this and sending prayers for something boring, and clean margins just for good measure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I missed this thread earlier but glad the surgery went well and hoping for clean margins! 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...
gracegirl Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks all. Miss Alisha, again your WWW harness saves the day! I was so glad I remembered to bring it to the vet this morning. So glad I ordered the replacement. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Grace is now back to her usual self...she's asking for belly rubs and farting up a storm! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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