Guest DundeeToddsMom Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I don't have a lot of info, but I need to post what I have. I've been searching the internet making my self crazy. Buddy has this lump on his front paw right above his pad when he's laying down. WHen he stands up it is not visably. We took him to the vet last week - she looked at it and did a needle aspirate. It was bloody when she tried. She tried a different spot and got blood again. She put them on the slide and let it dry. She called the next day and didn't recognize the cells so she sent them to the lab. Now they want to do an x-ray and possible biopsy to see what it is. She is leary about doing biopsy since it was bleeding. She mentioned hemotona or hemionga or hemionsarcoma or something with his blood vessels. Any ideas what this might be? It seems strange that the lump disapears when he is standing. Please send good thougths...any info would be greytly appreciated. Deb & Buddy (Gentile Gent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I'd opt for a fine needle aspirate sent to a cytologist. The most likely thing for it to be is a benign histiocytoma. Could be something nastier tho. Fingers crossed for a good report! 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...
tbhounds Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I would wait and see what the path dr finds. I understand your concern as tumors on extremities can be serious. If the report comes back non- diagnostic then I think the next step would be a biopsy (punch or wedge) and radiograph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DundeeToddsMom Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 We went to the vet today. She took xrays. The bone is fine, you can see the lump. She said looks like soft tissue. She recommended surgery to remove the lump, rather than a biopsy of the lump. When she did the needle aspirate she just got blood and the lump started bleeding. She doesnt' want to do the surgery so she's recommending we go to either: Animal Cancer Imaging, Mich Vet Specialists or Oakland Vet Referrals. I still don't understand what this is. I asked if we do the surgery could it still be the bad hemiogsarcoma and we would have to let Bud go to the bridge...she said yes. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm sorry, no advice, just good thoughts for Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 It could be so many things including a benign tumor. Is it just on the toe ?? If so amputation would be an option. I'm glad your vet referred you out. Larger clinics are usually 24 hours and they usually carry better pain meds. Did your vet actually send an aspirate out to the lab?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 It could be something very simple and benign. I would personally go to Michigan Vet Specialty Clinic. We are using them for Dylan's heart issues and I really like them. They have an office in Grand Rapids and in Southfield. They are very professional and very caring...Keep us posted. I am in the Grand Rapids area if you need anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DundeeToddsMom Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 The lump is on his leg in the back side right- between his foot pad and the pad on his ankle. We've actually been to all there specialists practices with different fur kids...we are in Dearborn. I'm not sure where we are going to go, maybe after a good nite sleep that decision will be easier. Thank you everyone for you kind thoughts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 You are not that far from Ohio State University and Dr. Couto. I highly recommend them as they see more greyhounds in a week than most vets do in a year. In any case, you might want to send a copy of test results, x-rays etc. to them for a consult. Here is all the information: Here is info on how to contact Dr. Couto and his team. The email or phone consult is free, however a few people have been told they must sign up for the website ($50) and submit the request that way. Dr. Couto tells me that this is not true. However, if you are a member of their website, please submit your request that way because it will automate things and make record keeping for them easier. Certain chemo drugs are free; you would need to pay to have them administered. Greyhound Health and Wellness Program Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 601 Vernon Tharp Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Phone: (614) 247-6757 or (614) 247-8490 Email: greyosu@osu.edu Website: http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/GHWP.htm (registration and fee now required to get full access to this site) This email goes to the team. If Dr. Couto is traveling, you may get a quicker answer from one of his team members. Drs. Marin and Zaldivar typically respond to greyhound owners. The consult is free but if you can afford to support the program please do so. You can sign up for full access to the website ($99 per calendar year) or donate through the giving page on the website. If you decide to donate, you can double your money by giving through the Greyhound Project. Just go to this website and scroll down to the appropriate donation button: http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/donate.shtml. They will match the funds that you donate. The Team: Dr. Couto, Department Head, Greyhound Medicine, Oncology and Hematology Dr. Lili Marin, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. Sara Zaldivar, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. William Kisselberth, Oncology Dr. Cheryl London, Oncology Dr. Cristina Iazbik, Blood Bank Director and Hematologist Dr. Bridget Urie, Oncology Resident Dr. Matt Sherger, Oncology Resident Dr. Joelle Fenger, Oncology Resident Dr. Roberta Portela, Oncology Resident Dawn Hudson, Vet Tech Ashley DeFelice, Vet Tech Stacey Gallant, Vet Tech Drs Marin and Zaldivar are originally from Spanish speaking countries. If you have trouble understanding them over the phone, you might ask for one of the other vets or vet techs to “translate”. Dr. Couto's direct email is: couto.1@osu.edu His phone number is also 614-247-6757. If he is in town, he typically returns emails in the early hours of the morning. You should know that (in my humble opinion) they need more staff. Unfortunately finances do not permit it at this time. They do 20 to 30 greyhound consults a day along with all of their "in canine" patients. Depending on their workload there may be a wait for the consultation. If you are contacting them on an emergency basis, please let them know. If you want to make an appointment to be seen in person/canine, you can call the main number to set up a date/time. The main number for the veterinary hospital is 614-292-3551. If you decide to visit OSU please contact me. I may be able to put you up in a local home, provide moral support, or just help with logistics: Finewhipador-drool@yahoo.com Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh didn't know how close you are to OSU-- I would absolutely make the trip. It's an 8 hour drive time for me and I have never regreted making the trip. There are many folks that have driven much farther than me just to see Dr Couto and team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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