he'smyhero Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) Last night I found a lump on Hero's chest just off centre from his chest bone, it's under the skin and feels like when you have swollen gland in your throat. It does sort of move around when to push it- doesn't hurt him. About the size of a 10cent piece round. Not on the other side. Does it sound like some thing to worry about? He is only 2 so I would think he is to young for it to be tumor Edited January 15, 2008 by he'smyhero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforall Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 any lumps i take them to the vet rather be told i'm silly than worry myself silly could be a lot if dif things eg grass seed, abscess, insect bite, fatty growth, ect you would hope it is not a tumor at his age hope you get told you are be silly dfa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he'smyhero Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 I hope I get told I'm being silly to dogsforall!! I don't think its a grass seed or insect bite. The lump isn't attached to the outer layers of skin, if you know what I mean- I can move the skin around above the lump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ivan has one of them at the moment too. A lot bigger though, maybe a third of a fist size. It's not bothering him. He's been to the vet and they don't think it's a cyst. Could be a fatty deposit. They need to open him up to find out. We decided to wait until after we all go on holidays next week so he can enjoy himself without having to worry about stitches. Let me know how you go? Hopefully it's nothing serious Angel had a lump recently on her chest but kinda behind her armpit. It went away within a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he'smyhero Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) I think i'll keep an eye on it for a few days and if it's still there after christmas I'll take him to the vet... Hope it's nothing serious with Ivan either ruthless, hopefully it is just a fatty deposit Edited December 20, 2007 by he'smyhero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ivan has one of them at the moment too. A lot bigger though, maybe a third of a fist size. It's not bothering him. He's been to the vet and they don't think it's a cyst. Could be a fatty deposit. They need to open him up to find out. Why do they need to open him up to see what it is? They can do a fine needle aspirate and take some cells for analysis. I have all lumps aspirated on my dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I think they tried that but couldn't get anything. It's only our second time using this vet and we don't want to go back to our old vet cause we think they were negligent in their treatment of our friends dog. Do you think we should get a 2nd opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ollie has a mast cell tumour on the front of his chest (and one on his rump, his belly and under a front leg) - sounds similar to what you are describing. Please get him checked by a vet. Dogs are NEVER to young to get cancer. Ask for a needle aspiration of the lump to be certain that it is nothing - don't just accept it when the vet says - it feels like a fatty lipoma (because that is what they said about Ollies lumps at first, until I insisted). Good luck and hoping all you get is a vet bill and a healthy dog Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he'smyhero Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 A mast cell is exactly what I'm worried about Staffyluv.. I really hope it's not that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 A mast cell is exactly what I'm worried about Staffyluv.. I really hope it's not that... There is no need to worry about it until it is diagnosed as such. The best thing you can do, is have it aspirated and rule it out.. He has the fact that he is young on his side. MCT usually does not strike until around the age of 6 - 8 years but that is not to say that it has not been found in younger and older dogs. Best to be sure and an aspirate only takes a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 What Staffyluv said Get it checked, and go from there. You, too, ruthless! Jack's fur is every bit as thick as Ivan's I'd be betting, and they had no problem getting enough material to diagnose his little lump (about the size of a standard button). Best to be sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Don't wait too long to get it checked out, as tumors can grow fast. My dog had a tumor, and she wasn't even 2 yet. Luckily it was benign. It will probably be fine, but it's best to find out. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he'smyhero Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have Hero booked in for 12 tomorrow to have his lump looked at, I will be insisting they asperate (sp?) it just to be sure as well. Wish us luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Good luck for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforall Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 paws crossed dfa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Wishing you all the best for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I hope the news comes back as an all-clear :rolleyes: I guess with Christmas the pathology labs may be shut down for a bit? But hopefully you'll hear back within a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he'smyhero Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well just got back from the vets - she didn't asperate it but wants to remove it and send it off for tests- she doesn't think testing the cells you get from asperating are conclusive enough. I'm not sure if I should get a second opinion before they operate.. I really don't want to put him through surgery, the anesthesia (sp??) and everything if it really is nothing. This vet also tends to always suggest the most expensive option, I'm not sure if it's about the money or if she'd just thorough.. Should I get a second opinion and have it asperated before I put him through surgery? Or are aspirations really not as accurate as I thought?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 (edited) The decision should be yours. My dogs have had various lumps checked over the years and i always insist on having the lumps aspirated. My current vets aspirate and the results are available within minutes. And not once have they needed to have surgery for lump removal!! It really is up tp you. Whatever puts your mind at ease. I hope it all works out well. Good luck with your doggie!!! Edited December 23, 2007 by baifra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well just got back from the vets - she didn't asperate it but wants to remove it and send it off for tests- she doesn't think testing the cells you get from asperating are conclusive enough. I'm not sure if I should get a second opinion before they operate.. I really don't want to put him through surgery, the anesthesia (sp??) and everything if it really is nothing. This vet also tends to always suggest the most expensive option, I'm not sure if it's about the money or if she'd just thorough..Should I get a second opinion and have it asperated before I put him through surgery? Or are aspirations really not as accurate as I thought?? It is up to you if you want a second opinion but if my vet wanted to remove a lump from Ollie, then that is what I would go with - just my opinion. Or go back and request an aspirate. Go to a second vet and get an aspirate done - you should be able to have some form of opinion on the lump in a few minutes (our vet can do this in minutes). Now if you do choose to go ahead with the operation; there are two types of anaesthetic. One is used all the time and the other, you usually have to ask for - it is a little dearer (about an extra $20 last time for Ollie) and they wake up better and there are less side effects from it - they don't get as woozy or sick from it. I can't rememer what it is called but my vet knew what I was talking about when I just went in and told him that I had heard of an aneasthetic that was a little dearer but it has less side effects and they wake up better. The surgery may not be necessary but then again it may. It is a decision only you can make for your dog. With Ollie, they did the surgery, then he had to in again (four days later) as they did not get clear margins on the biggest tumour and they wanted to try again. They still did not get them the second time around and I wish that I had not let them do the second operation (in hind sight). All the best of luck for a clear result. Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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