rascalsmom Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 On Saturday I noticed a 'swelling' under Ruby's tongue. My husband said don't worry about it, maybe she got a bee sting or something...but by Sunday it was still swelled up. So far it's not interfering with her eating, but it looks horrible, and NOT normal. So this morning I Googled "lump under dog's tongue" and came up with a salivary mucocele, or ranula. It really looks like that could be what it is, and it said they can be caused by trauma. Makes sense. Anyway, Ruby is seeing her vet tomorrow morning. I just hope they can treat this medically, NOT surgically. She has been through enough already!! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Many well wishes.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 A friend's dog had a damaged mucosele. I don't think they needed to do any treatment. If I remember correctly the swelling remained almost unchanged for several weeks and then started to go down. The vet mentioned the possibility of surgery if it did not heal in a reasonable length of time. That was not necessary though. It just healed on its own over time. Hoping that that says this is just something minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Poor Ruby I hope it turns out to be something minor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Poor baby! Sending good thoughts it's nothing serious and there is a quick fix. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packmom Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Oh Ruby. I hope it doesn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Poor Ruby......best wishes for a quick & easy vet visit & some peace of mind for a while. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Poor Ruby! We will be looking for your update and hoping this is something minor. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ruby saw the vet today, and she (the vet) could not believe poor Ruby had yet another problem. She said Ruby does, indeed, have a mucocele, or ruptured salivary duct (gland?). She tried draining it, but Ruby would not hold still (can't blame her there!). Anyway, she said it would probably just fill up again even if she did drain it. Two things are in Ruby's favor: it's on the side of her mouth, not near the back--near the back, it could obstruct her breathing. Also, she doesn't have any teeth on the bottom, on that side (at least no teeth where the mucocele is), so she won't be biting it. Dr. B said to give it 'several weeks', that they will often resolve on their own. If it suddenly gets a lot worse, then surgery would be indicated--but Dr. B also said surgery does not usually solve the problem, and is 'a real bloody mess'. So that was a good visit--nothing major to worry about, just keep an eye on it; hold off on hard treats for awhile, too. AND....Ruby is now 55.6 pounds!! : She's gone from 61 pounds before her accident, to 52.4, now up to 55.6!! GREAT news! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Great update, Melissa. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 That sounds pretty good all around. Poor Ruby - I think she needs more ice cream. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Pretty good news Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 DEFINITELY more ice cream. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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