fliggie Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I was reading the older dog thread and thinking about our Sam, who is hovering near the 13 year old mark. This last year, his arthritis has gotten really much worse, but we have a very good, grey-savy vet who has provided a nice medication regimen that puts a little zoom back into his day. Even so, he still has issues. In the past week or two, we noticed it was taking him far longer to finish peeing--in fact, he'd finish peeing and then he would dribble for another 30 seconds or so. This is new. Worried it was medication-related, I called the vet. In the meantime, on Monday, a large, squishy lump literally popped out on his side. I thought, "oh no, mast cell tumor". We went yesterday and I was expecting the worst, but came out with the best--after aspirating, no cancer cells, no infection were found. She thinks it has to do with some nipple duct issue. We'll keep a close eye on this. Yay, no tumor! Next, urinalysis--clean--no infection there. However, she closing examined the penis, or at least tried (poor doctor, poor Sammie...). She decided to further clean when she took him back to aspirate the swollen area. The doctor came back in and said the amount of clogging--smegma--around the penis was something she'd never seen before. When they finally got the penis to come out of its sheath, the gunk that was literally flowed out. She said it probably will be quite the relief and may be because he seems to have a rather small opening to his penile area. I felt so bad! It wasn't red, he wasn't licking it anymore than any other area...ouch Lo and behold, no dribble. A good night at the vets, albeit a bit more of an exam than he is used to! Mary Ann Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 for Sammie! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Poor Sammie was violated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 he probably enjoyed it tho. Quote Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 That is great news! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good boy Sammie. 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 You should feel better now Sammie! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 No tumor -- yay! Is routine sheath cleaning in his (and your?) future? 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...
fliggie Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Yikes EllenEveBaz, I hope not!! Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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