:( My pup has cancer

[JimmyR1rider]

Thanks again everyone for the support.

Russ. It was biopsied and is malignant. Once its out it'll be sent to the lab and be graded to see how invasive it is/was.

I act like nothing's wrong around her. She is uneffected so far. Hopefully it'll be removed, it will turn out it didn't mastasasize anywhere on any organs and we can move forward with no reoccurances.

She also has 3 real real small lumps on her front left leg that I'm going to have removed. They still are small enough that you can't see them just feel. I'll have them removed, biopsied with the one in the pics and have them all grade 1 which would be the best case scenario.

 

[tomtoothdoc]

just saw this. you both are in our prayers. she's going to be fine. she's a real fighter, young, and vibrant. pups recover real quick. she'll be up and running in no time.

 

[masterswimmer]

Praying bro. Good luck and keep us posted on your little girl. :hug:

R

 

[jackson6745]

Jimmy when my dog had her lump removed they did take quite a bite of tissue away from the surrounding area. For a lentil size lump my had an 8" incision. If they do the same for your girl don't be alarmed. In a week my dog was walking around like nothing happened. Years later I forget/can't tell which side the cut was on.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Jimmy when my dog had her lump removed they did take quite a bite of tissue away from the surrounding area. For a lentil size lump my had an 8" incision. If they do the same for your girl don't be alarmed. In a week my dog was walking around like nothing happened. Years later I forget/can't tell which side the cut was on.

I'm expecting a nice sized area to be messed with. I would actually be more nervous if it was a small area. Thanks for thinking about the heads up Rich.

I started her on Tagamet/Benadryl today and shell remain on that for 3 weeks as well as ruby. My vet does it twice yearly 3 weeks long for each of her dogs as a preventative treatment.

 

[Weicowireman]

Hey Jimmy,
Good luck. She will pull thru no problem. Laila has been cancer free for 1yr now. She had her lump removed about 6-7 months ago. When they have the surgery it was a big incision but she acted like nothing happend. I started to use small treats and hide them around for stimulation for her to keep her from trying to lick her wounds. My prayers are with you.

 

[ReeferGirl]

I'm sorry Jimmy, praying for your girl

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Jim I hope everything works out.

 

[greenlawns]

Hey Jim best of luck with Bella she will be in my prayers.

 

[PeteTheGreek89]

OMG!!! just saw this! y jaw just dropped!.

wow JIM im so sry to hear hope everything goes well with removing it.
im sure she will be fine she is a strong pup and has her buddy to support her.

keep me posted plz!

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Thanks Brendan, Jess, Giacomo and Pete as well as everyone else again.

Well, tomorrow's the big day. She goes in to get spayed and the tumor removal. Keeping fingers crossed it all goes well and there are no nightmares with the anesthesia or any problems on the operating table. Will be bringing Ruby as well for the car ride and then a bit of Ruby/daddy time. I know she'll be happy as heck when Bella comes home.

 

[masterswimmer]

God speed buddy :hug:

R

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Sorry to hear this jimmy. Good luck Monday. Glad things are going well so far.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Good luck bud! Hope everything goes better than smooth!

 

[STHILL]

Hows the pup doin , any news?

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[masterswimmer]

Yes, update please. We've all got sore knee's from those unpadded kneelers. :biggrin:

Russ

 

[JimmyR1rider]

She's doing real good guys thanks for all the thoughts. Here are some pics and vids from today. They kept her overnight so I picked her up this morning:

Well here are the pics and vids. You don't realize how much of a disaster zone a single male will let themselves live in UNTIL you have to clean up after yourself!! LOL:

On the way to the vet:

When we pulled up:

When I went to pick her up:
Picking up Bella after surgery - YouTube

The incisions:

Bella's homecoming this morning:
Bella's homecoming after surgery - YouTube

Again, excuse the mess. Between me and that we had repairs done on the house this past week to repair damage sustained during Sandy I have crap all over the place

 

[STHILL]

Glad to see she is doing well

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[tomtoothdoc]

awesome news. she looks like she didn't skip a beat.

 

[masterswimmer]

awesome news. she looks like she didn't skip a beat.

Skip a beat???? I'd be in traction if I had to handle that 'enthusiasm' daily.

Jimmy she looks amazing considering what she had to go through. GL with recovery bud.

R