Guest peacehound Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Peace's area above the anus is swollen. She shows no signs of discomfort, no licking, no odor, scooting or problems going to the bathroom. I just noticed this when she was roaching on the couch. She has a vet appointment this afternoon, does anyone have any ideas what it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 If the tail if straight out instead of down (resting) it may pull a bit. Wait til shes standing and see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peacehound Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 back from vet, it is some kind of cyst. They are calling to let us know what can be done. Peace will be 11 soon, not so sure I want to go through surgery again, she had one cyst removed from the area three years ago and had a terrible time recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I hear that's a tough recovery. I hope she doesn't have to have this one removed. Sending good thoughts. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Did they aspirate the area so they might have an idea what you are dealing with?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peacehound Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The vet did aspirate the cyst, she said the slide showed red and white blood cells and they couldn't rule out if it was cancerous or not. I was told to watch the area, if it gets bigger or if Peace seems bothered or has trouble using the bathroom they will discuss the options. I was offered to have it surgically removed but chose not to do that. Peace will be 11 in a couple weeks and when she got the other perianal tumor(at 8 years of age, near same area) removed recovery was just awful, she got an infection and abscess and reaction to the pain meds. I really don't want to put her through surgery again so I do not know what to do. I guess we just hope and pray it doesn't get bigger or begin to bother her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 You're located in OH?? If it comes to your girl requiring surgery maybe you should have one of the Drs @ Ohio State perform it?? They may have some tricks up their sleeves for a smoother recovery. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peacehound Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 we are located about two hours from OSU, Peace unfortunately has gone there several times since we adopted and if she does have the surgery, that's where it will be..feel very lucky to have them close enough to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sending healing thoughts for your girl, we are dealing w/an anal gland abcess right now that won't completely heal, it's a tough area to have a problem with, hoping Peace is feeling better soon. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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