winnie Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Our 12 y/o greyhound Celeste has a tumor on one of her front toes. We're waiting for the pathology report now for more information. Our vet said that amputation of the toe is likely the next step. If you've gone through this surgery with one of your hounds before, I would love to hear from you! We'd like to know what to expect in terms of recovery, cost, etc. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Toe amps are not a difficult procedure-think the recovery time is harder on the owner than the pet. Expect frequent bandage changes and the sutures will most likely be left in for 2-3 weeks. Of course the bandage must be kept clean and dry which requires covering before going outside (may want to hunt down a Medipaw boot). Most often your dog will go home on proper pain meds and because of the location you will most often be dispensed an antibiotic. Of course you will have to decide how you will keep your dog from licking chewing off the bandage--that's always the fun part -not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 GREAT NEWS!!! The vet called with Celeste's pathology report. The tumor on her toe is called a histiocytoma, which is a benign skin tumor. No surgery needed. Celeste may be a bit lumpy, but she gets to keep her toe. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanS Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Great news a 👍👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 YAY for B-9! Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Neighsayer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yay for lumpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Greyt news. It's so bizzare hearing of older dogs getting histiocytomas--used to be more commonly a young dog tumor. Regardless-very happy for you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Greyt news. It's so bizzare hearing of older dogs getting histiocytomas--used to be more commonly a young dog tumor. Regardless-very happy for you :-) Yes, our vet was surprised by the results, but relieved too. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 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...
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