Guest goofydog Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Last Friday I had an appointment to talk with the vet about removing his ruptured salivary gland. Thursday night I noticed a lump on his right shoulder that appeared from nowhere, now I had 2 things to discuss with Dr. Bradley After palpating the lump she said it really needed to be removed and both procedures could be done at the same time, so we scheduled for yesterday. I dropped him off on the way to work(7AM) and got the call at 11:30 that he was out of surgery and slowly waking up and to call around 3PM to see what time I could pick him up. When I called I was told any time after 4PM. Turns out there were 2 sacs of fluid under his jaw and she was able to totally remove one of them and partially remove the main one. The ruptured gland was embedded too close to major arteries and nerves for her to be able to get it out so he will forever have his Winston Churchill pouch to varying extents. We have the option to drain it every few months if it gets too large or appears to be causing him discomfort. Doing this also gives the opportunity to evaluate the fluid and monitor for any changes. She did send the tissue for pathology. The lump is a whole other matter. She didn't tell me on Friday how concerned she was with its presentation since it mimicked another dog, nongrey, that presented with a similar lump who is now battling a very nasty CA that has spread Get Em's lump was a bit squishy with 3-4 hard nodules in it. When exposed it was anchored in the muscle and she had to excize a portion of said muscle to get what she feels are clean margins. This was also sent to UGA for histiopathology. Now we wait 10-14 days for results When he came out from the back he was panting heavily and weaving like a drunken sailor on leave (no offense to sailors, I'm from a Navy family)! It took several hours for the panting to resolve. He hadn't had a bad reaction to anesthesia in the past (toe amp and eye removal) and I'm wondering if it was because this was the longest he had been under. Anywho, we were up and down most of the night and he consumed 2 large bowls of water, not voiding any of it until this morning. He wasn't interested in any food item presented so by this morning he had been 36 hours without caloric intake. He did eat softened kibble this morning and evening, along with roasted turkey to hide his pain meds and abx. He's still acting a bit off but much more interested in his surroundings and interacting with me, the keeper of all treats His chin incision doesn't apear to bother him, however the shoulder is very sore and he doesn't like putting much weight on it, frankly I can't blame him since there was muscle removed. Apologies for the long post and thanks to those who stuck it out and read the entire thing. Gentle thoughts, prayers and chants of B9-B9-B9 will be greatly appreciated. I lalso want to thank Rickiesmom and Kudzu for being my sounding boards throughout this ordeal. You ladies ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 and for Get Em. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Awwww poor pirate boy and his Mom. Healing thoughts for Get Em. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sending good thoughts for Get Em Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 aaawwwwwww, I didn't know poor Get Em was having surgery. for the Pirate for a quick recovery, B9B9B9 chants and for you Toni. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 B9 for Get Em! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 B9 B9 B9 B9 B9 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I hope he's feeling better soon...Praying for good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Oh my goodness! Had no idea. Sending gentle scritchies, thoughts of ice cream, and best wishes for quick healing and benign path reports. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Poor boy, I'm sorry he's feeling uncomfortable. Hoping for good path reports every which way. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My gosh the poor boy has been through it hasn't he. Good thoughts for quick healing and B9 results. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 to you Get Em Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I am joining the B9 chants! Poor guy - he's had so many surgeries. Sending healing thoughts his way. I know waiting for the test results will be hard - we are here for you. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 poor boy has been through the wringer! for good results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hoping he feels better soon. Chanting B9 B9 B9!!! Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hope he is feeling better tonight. My Meeka has had her pouch for years. She was 11 when I got her earlier this year. Her records indicate that she has had it drained several times over the years, but it has not been a problem in the eight months here. Sometimes it does fill up, but it always goes down on it's own. It doesn't bother her at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 All paws crossed here for Get Em (one of my favorite names ever). 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...
brindlehound Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'll be thinking and praying for you and Get Em. Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks all for B9 chants and well wishes for my sweet boy. He finally seems to be resting while keping my feet overly warm And he's sporting my Jerry Murray Schwartz Varnberg t-shirt for good luck and to stiffle his wound licking tendancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Good thoughts for your boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Poor Baby please give him a lot of :kiss2 from us! And for mom we are sending a big !!!!! Then we are starting to pray now and we are sending lots of good thoughts b9 b9 b9 b9 b9.... Chanting.... b9b9b9b9b9b9b9b9b9b9b9b9 Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Your poor boy has been through so much. Sending a million B9's. Keep us posted. 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...
maggiespet Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Many prayers for B9 path report for The Pirate. Hugs to you Toni - so scary and tense while they go through this stuff. Many hugs and ear rubs from Maggie and I. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Sending lots of prayers for your sweet boy. B9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Poor baby! Glad he's better today. Beth sends special B9 wishes to her half-brudder, and me too! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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