Guest Proudmoore Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Been a while since I posted... man oh man we have had a stressful week. Yesterday Jaina, our almost-7-year-old girl, had a splenectomy including the removal of a 23 cm (!!) solid mass. We won't know the pathology results until mid next week. Our fingers are crossed that it was benign but we're trying to stay realistic. I'll include the background for the curious. The past 2 months we thought Jaina was getting fat - her tuck was becoming considerably less pronounced. We chalked this up to shorter walks and less playful energy due to a recurring corn on one paw. We cut back her daily food by 1/2 cup for 2 weeks, but her waist was still growing so we took her in to our vet last week. Her blood work came back "pristine" but the follow-up xray this Tuesday revealed a mass. Our local vet did an ultrasound but couldn't see around the mass because it was so big. It turns out Jaina's growing waist was caused by her intestines being squished out of place I feel pretty awful that her tumor got so large before we caught it. We were referred to the nearest large veterinary college for oncology/surgery consult this Thursday. They did further xrays and an ultrasound with a more powerful unit... but STILL couldn't tell exactly what the mass was attached to (at this point we thought it was a liver tumor). Yesterday morning she went for a CT which showed that the mass was actually on the spleen. Thankfully there was no indication of spread to other organs. She went straight from CT to surgery to remove the sucker, and was discharged this morning after just 24 hours in the hospital. To our surgeon's delight everything was smooth sailing with minimal bleeding - Jaina required no blood products! We had fortunately started her on Amicar the day we got the first xray results. She was perky and alert for the car ride home, ate as soon as we got in, and has been sleeping peacefully since. The surgeon said recovery should be similar to spay surgery, just with a longer incision. During surgery Jaina also got a bonus gastropexy (concerned about extra bloat risk due to the sudden extra space) and learned that she still has her uterus - her pre-adoption spay only removed the ovaries. Now we're just hoping for an uncomplicated recovery and anxiously awaiting the pathology results on the tumor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Oh my goodness! So glad you found the problem. Hope it turns out to be completely benign. Scritchies for your good girl . 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...
Busderpuddle Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Praying it is benign........ Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hope everything turns out good....keep us posted.....this is for Jaina Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Good thoughts for your girlie. It sounds like everything went well. 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...
lukasmom Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hoping for good news! Fingers and paws crossed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Super good news that there wasn't noticeable liver involvement. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Good thoughts for your girl! 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...
Newgreymom Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sending prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hoping for good news! Glad she is doing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hoping for a B-9 pathology report. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Good thoughts for your girl and you. 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...
greytpups Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 sending good thoughts 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...
galgrey Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sending healing thoughts that she makes a complete recovery and is with you for many more years. 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...
Kestrel Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sending good thoughts to all of you! One of Kenzie's littermates had a large splenic mass removed in December 2012 and is going strong today at 12 and counting. Wishing your girl a smooth recovery and a benign report! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sending good thoughts your way. Hoping for a benign report. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Adding our good thoughts for Miss Jaina. Yay for Amicar! Give that girl some ice cream while she's resting. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Sending healing thoughts for Jaina! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Sending prayers and fingers crossed for B9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proudmoore Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks so much for the kind wishes. We got the phone call today about Jaina's spleen mass... it was nodular hyperplasia --- BENIGN! We are just SO relieved to get this result. Jaina is doing really great with recovery - she'll get her stitches out next week and should be feeling pretty good in time for her 7th birthday this July. I've been working from home to administer pain meds and keep her from messing with the stitches. Jaina has been hard at work on her home office bed, napping. I'm apparently "not allowed to use that extension" when embedding dropbox photos so I'll just link 'em: One Two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 How wonderful 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...
bradymom Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Wow, the best possible news! She enjoying her recuperation time and having you home! Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 What great news! Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundrop Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 YAY!!! So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yea!!!!' So happy for you. Ice cream tonight!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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