macoduck Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Photo of my 10 y.o. italian greyhound. Mass quickly growing under his left lower ribcage. Hard. Not tender. Has not crossed the midline of his chest.Does not present as a typical lipoma (squishy and moveable).Vet thinks it may still be some kind of hard fatty growth. She is hesitant to do a fine needle aspiration not knowing what is behind/under it.Charlie was recently diagnosed as hypothyroid and began meds last week. (Diabetes, Cushings and UTI ruled out).Behavior change in that he wakes us up by 2:30am nearly every night wanting food and attention and will keep doing it until normal breakfast time.Otherwise normal daytime behavior.Yes, he's overweight despite measured meals.Will be making appt with a vet that has ultrasound this week. 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...
cleptogrey Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Good luck with Charlie, glad you have an appointment this week. Hugs and a cat nap for You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) My Silver had a hard mass on her rib cage. Attempts to get a FNA did not produce anything useful. She was starting to have discomfort just because the mass was awkwardly located, and we decided to remove the mass. Vet did pre-op lab work and her numbers were awful (especially liver). Ultrasound the next day revealed a growth on her heart that had not been present in x-rays three weeks earlier, and we put Silver to sleep. Vet diagnosed hemangiosarcoma. She didn't seem to feel unwell until that last week, when there was a lot of panting. She was still eating well, but the last day, when we were going in for the ultrasound, she was unable to get into the car without help for the first time--ever. Edited August 5, 2018 by KF_in_Georgia 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...
macoduck Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 KF_in_Georgia, was Silver's mass also located at the lower left rib cage? Do you think her poor liver values were related to the hemangiosarcoma or had she had liver problems in the past? Charlie is still eating well but he has shown some hesitancy to jump up on my bed at night. 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...
Remolacha Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I hope Charlie’s mass is something benign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 That's scary. Thinking of you. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Best thoughts for Charlie Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Adding my best wishes for Charlie. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Silver's mass was lower right rib cage. It was fixed--felt attached to the rib--and very firm. The vet tried FNA, and what came out didn't register as cancerous or anything else. The lab just said "indeterminate." She had never had liver problems (and we did lab work on her every year). But the ultrasound specialist looked at her images and said he thought the growth on her heart would rupture within a couple of days. Rather than risk that, we decided to put her to sleep right away--end her discomfort and avoid putting her through a crisis.I still miss her--a lot. I adored that girl. Good luck with Charlie. 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...
cmc333 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 How awful to read about Charlie. Since he had tested negative for diabetes and was hypothyroid, I thought your road forward was easy. Hoping that the mass is something benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Benign!!! It's a big lipoma even though it's bigger, deeper and feels harder than the small dermal one on his chest. Ultrasound of kidneys, liver, spleen and bladder all normal. He has a bit of sludge in his gall bladder. Money well spent for peace of mind. 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...
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FiveRoooooers Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 What a relief! Yay Charlie! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
palmettobug Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Oh, Charlie, you little weirdo! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Phew! Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Yay! 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...
Batmom Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Great news! Our elderly whippet had one like that (didn't look or feel like a lipoma, grew fast, was one anyways). 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...
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Newgreymom Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Great news Ducky!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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