rascalsmom Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Like Ruby hasn't had enough trouble lately, now she has this salivary mucocele under her tongue. Over the weekend, it has gotten a bit larger. Ruby's saving grace is that number one, it is on the side of her mouth--so her airway won't be obstructed; and number two, she is missing most of the bottom teeth in that area. Our vet told us that they will 'often' resolve on their own, though it may take several weeks....it's been at least a week already, since I noticed it. She also said that surgery 'usually' doesn't fix the problem--so understandably, I am not anxious to put Ruby (and us) through that if it's not going to fix it. The vet did try draining it last week, but Ruby was having none of that! The vet said they generally just fill up again anyway. I feel so bad for Ruby...first her neck injury, and now this. It's got to be uncomfortable. Has anyone dealt with one of these, and if so, what did you do? 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...
Batmom Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'd try draining it and if that didn't work I'd take it out. I'd think vet could drain it with some mild sedation -- a little Valium or so half an hour before? Hugs and best luck, Melissa. 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...
rascalsmom Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 A tiny bit of good news....last night the 'ranula' started draining on its own. There was thick, ropey, pinkish stuff coming out of it. It is now a LOT smaller than the photo shows, but still there. I don't think the vet sees surgery as an option for Ruby, given her other issues. 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...
robinw Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 That's good news! Hopefully she'll be feeling better and eating normally in a few days 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...
Remolacha Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 poor Ruby! I hope it resolves on it's own, it can't be comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Poor Ruby! Hopefully it will continue to drain on its own. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 We are now several days past the draining, and while it's still there, it is greatly reduced in size. Ruby seems much more comfortable now, and is eating better. Her neck injury is giving her some issues in the back end and we are taking it one day at a time, but at least the mucocele is much smaller. 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...
robinw Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Great news, Melissa! 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...
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