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Brandy mom	Not diabetic problem but a lump problem	Lead	[-]
Administrator Posts: 3837 (11/28/09 08:46 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Last week I notice a lump and Brandy rump. It right next to the bone that back there (hip bone). My daughter said it could be her anal sack. So I looked that up and I don't think it is. So I was just watching the lump to see if it made any changes. It doesn't feel like it is in-cased in anything. It almost feel like a fat lump it is soft and moves around with out any form to it. Brandy has a few of these we watch. Now the depressing part about a 1 1/2 ago Brandy had a cancerous lump removed from her leg (in the arm pit almost). Vet said he thought he got it all and the path report showed all the margin clean. But I check this spot at least once a week to make sure. Well this morning it was back. It almost the size of a golf ball and I know it wasn't there last week. It moves as a solid mass and feel like it is in-cased in a sac. Sorry to put this in the diabetic section. But Brandy is diabetic. So I need the lump is a lump, but it so hard to think this now. I hate this happen on weekends I know my vet is in on Saturdays. But it not a emergency (well yes it is it is Brandy). But I know I will not get into the vet to soon. Dawn
angelsissy		#1	[-]
Posts: 390 (11/28/09 01:13 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	OK Dawn - a lump is just a lump!!! Thank goodness you caught it early - too many people let that stuff go.
mommytoNash		#2	[-]
Posts: 9793 (11/29/09 10:28 PM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Dawn, the one sounds like it might be what is called a 'fatty tumor', which is NOT cancerous, and generally they don't remove unless it starts to interfere with function of the dog. Nash has quite a few, and we watch them. But, so far no changes. My brothers dog had a huge one, and it got bigger as she really got older. But, the Vet didn't want it removed unless it started to interfere with her movement. The one that the Doc removed about a year ago is another story. And I guess I wouldn't wait on that one. Was it big when the Doc removed it before (that is, as big as it is right now). Did you say you just changed foods? What kind of cancer was it? Nash has a new spot in the same area you are talking about. Under his arm, in the 'pit'. I thought it was a wart (he has about 5), but, I was looking at it last night, and it looks different. It's not a lump......but, I'm a bit concerned. I'm going to give him a good haircut and get a better look. He hasn't been feeling the best the last few days, and I'm keeping an eye on him But, I would say, if Brandy has had cancer, I would certainly have both of them looked at, if possible, this week. Especially since you said you think it's grown that quickly. I'll be saying some prayers for Brandy. A lump is just a lump.....just remember that! Hugs....... Cindy and Nash Nash was born 9/2/1998, and is my sweet 1/2 breed Cocker Spaniel/English Springer Spaniel. He was dx'd with diabetes in November 2007 and is currently on 9 units of Novelin N twice a day. Nash went blind approximately 6 mnths after dx, has glaucoma and gets eye drops 5x day Last Edited By: mommytoNash 11/29/09 10:43 PM. Edited 1 times.
Brandy mom		#3	[-]
Administrator Posts: 3837 (12/01/09 10:20 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Brandy goes to the vet this afternoon. Please think a lump is a lump. Dawn
lindsay write		#4	[-]
Posts: 292 (12/01/09 02:31 PM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Dawn, did you take Brandy to the vet? We need an update! I'm thinking it's a fatty lump or a cyst or maybe it's something stuck in there (she sat on something?). Both my dogs are covered in lumps but none are dangerous. Ella has several fatty lumps and one in particular feels much harder than the others. But it's a just another garden-variety fatty-thing. It's good to get your vet to have a look especially since Brandy had cancer in the past. Until your vet has a look... A lump is just a lump. A lump is just a lump. Jac, Ella (golden retriever, not diabetic), Abbey (golden retriever/Irish setter, not diabetic) beautiful Angel Jenny (golden retriever), and cats Mona and Ernie. Jenny passed away February 15, 2008 at almost 14 years old. Weight: 65 pounds. Diabetes, myasthenia gravis, hypothyroid. Started on Caninsulin (Vetsulin) for 3 months then switched to NPH - 13 units twice daily. .
Brandy mom		#5	[-]
Administrator Posts: 3837 (12/01/09 05:20 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	We survived another lump scare. A lump is just a lump. The lump on her leg is a fat lump. I asked why did it show up so fast. He said when her removed the cancerous tumor before he took a lot of tissue from around the tumor. So it could of been there a while I just didn't feel it. He also checked the lump on her chest next to the one on her leg. This one has been there a while and is just a fat lump. But we wanted to be sure it stayed a fat lump. A fat lump he removed about a 1 1/2 ago is starting to form again. The lump on her rump. It right on the bone. Is a cyst gross when he poke it with the needle all kinds of fluid and blood. So we need to ice her rump. He think she could of bump her bone causing the a bruise on her bone so fluid formed around it to protect the bone. Isn't it neat how the body protects itself. We all know Brandy doesn't stroll through life she goes at full force all the time. We also got some new pads to try for the acne. They were out of them so I have to pick them up tomorrow. We talked about using antibiotics to clear it up. The only problem is this is a life long condition. He doesn't want her on antibiotic more than necessary because of resistance. So all is good her teeth are great and he likes how I brush them. LOL One ear was a little yucky so we are going to use the same drops as Penny uses to clean them. But he thinks so looks great for a 9 1/2 year old doberman who has been diabetic for 3 1/2 years. Brandy weighted a slim 62.5 pounds and this is a good weight because of arthritis. So we all thank you for thinking a lump is just a lump today. Dawn
sissysmommy.petswithdiabetes		#6	[-]
Moderator Posts: 1449 (12/01/09 05:46 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yippee!!! A lump IS just a lump. I am so glad she came out with flying colors. It is so scary when something is wrong and diabetic moms are so tuned into their dogs that everything seems major - even when it isn't! Sissy was a 15 1/2 year old Lhasa Apso. She was diagnosed with diabetes on September 21, 2007. She went to the Rainbow Bridge and received her wings on February 28, 2009. I miss you, Sissy. Run free and eat lots of treats. Fritz - a Bichon Frise - came to our family 3-8-09. About 7 months old. Fritz is a 4 footed wrecking crew. "In moments of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag" W.H. Auden
rhodesian46		#7	[-]
Posts: 1994 (12/01/09 06:54 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Dawn, Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Al ump was just a lump. Better safe than sorry.
debbuna		#8	[-]
Moderator Posts: 2101 (12/01/09 11:36 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Fantastic Dawn. Thank God you are so vigilant!! Isn't it just a nightmare to find something like that? A lump is just a lump!!! Yes, jump on that dirty ear before something develops- you don't need that again! Kisses for Brandy for being so healthy and such a good girl!!! and my Lucy, American Pugsley, age 15 -born 4/18/1996, DX. diabetic Nov. 07, blind 2/08, Weight 11 lbs., Humulin N 7 U , Homecooked chicken/white rice with canned Hills W/D My sweet, baby Lucy left me peacefully on October, 24, 2011 with her head on my shoulder and my comforting whispers in her poor little, deaf ear. I know she was met faithfully at the bridge by all her friends that went before her. Rest in peace, my baby. Lucy, 4/18/96-10/24/11
Carolyn98		#9	[-]
Moderator Posts: 3718 (12/02/09 04:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	What a relief Dawn, Jac is our "A lump is just a lump " gal! Brandy you stop scaring mom OK! Such good news, we so need good news everyday!
Ricksma		#10	[-]
Posts: 193 (12/02/09 05:16 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You are such a good mom...Brandy is a very lucky girl....take some deep breaths and relax. You deserve it. Ricky Ricardo Williams, 11# Chihuahua dx July 2007 dob Sept 2003 Humulin N 3 1/2 u 2xday, Humulin R 1/2 u 2xday Baked chicken, baby food green beans, baked W/D patties (2) All the kisses he can get.
mommytoNash		#11	[-]
Posts: 9793 (12/03/09 08:14 PM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	YEAH!!! Did I yell that loud enough? I am so happy for you, here's my little happy dance, !!!!!!! Yes, do jump on that ear situation. You know how bad it can get if not taken care of early. Are you using the Zymox for that? Cindy and Nash Nash was born 9/2/1998, and is my sweet 1/2 breed Cocker Spaniel/English Springer Spaniel. He was dx'd with diabetes in November 2007 and is currently on 9 units of Novelin N twice a day. Nash went blind approximately 6 mnths after dx, has glaucoma and gets eye drops 5x day
lindsay write		#12	[-]
Posts: 292 (12/04/09 12:32 AM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Only Brandy would have a "lump on her rump." I'm so glad it's just a fatty-thing, Dawn. Ewww... I know what you mean about the disgusting stuff that comes out when the vet aspirates it. Blech! How long do you have to ice it? It isn't a lifetime thing, is it? Yes, Carolyn, I consider myself to be the lump person. It's an important life mission and dammit - somebody's got to do it! Jac, Ella (golden retriever, not diabetic), Abbey (golden retriever/Irish setter, not diabetic) beautiful Angel Jenny (golden retriever), and cats Mona and Ernie. Jenny passed away February 15, 2008 at almost 14 years old. Weight: 65 pounds. Diabetes, myasthenia gravis, hypothyroid. Started on Caninsulin (Vetsulin) for 3 months then switched to NPH - 13 units twice daily. .

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