Harry was sitting on my lap last night, and I was stroking with his paws and felt a lump. On closer examination theres a swelling at the top of his toe nail, the cuticle area (?). It's not red or anything, not like an extra lump, but a swelling under his own skin. Hope that makes sense. With it being summer, I'm thinking it's probably a grass seed (we have a different name for them in this house though - can't type it here!), that's gotten up the cuticle and is causing the inflamation. What ever it's likely to be, we'll find out tonight at the vets. He's absolutely fine, eating, pooping, running, terrorising his little sis'. Also when they're playing he's not shielding it from Charlie in any way. So at least it seems it's not causing him any pain. Which is good. They're such a worry though aren't they. Naturally he benefitted greatly from sleeping on the bed with his mum last night! Bless him. Will let you know how he gets on tonight, and what the vet says. Cross your fingers and paws everyone please, for a simple, straight forward outcome. x
Re: Harry off to vets Oh poor lad, grass seeds easily become embedded , pesky little blighters , hope he gets on alright , bless him
Re: Harry off to vets [quote author=tartanmouse link=topic=2304.msg21713#msg21713 date=1376907415] Naturally he benefitted greatly from sleeping on the bed with his mum last night! [/quote] Best to milk it as much as possible, just in case Hope all is well x
Re: Harry off to vets [quote author=tartanmouse link=topic=2304.msg21713#msg21713 date=1376907415] Cross your fingers and paws everyone please, for a simple, straight forward outcome. x [/quote] Sending warm thoughts, wet slobbers, and all paws crossed here...
Re: Harry off to vets Hope he enjoys the extra special treatment And that the lump is easily dealt with.
Re: Harry off to vets Oh Harry....get well soon ,everything crossed for you in Doobs...let us know how you are feeling later x
Re: Harry off to vets Update Well, just back from the vets a little while ago. Harry is going to have a little op on Friday to take off the lump. Vet thinks it could be hyper keratosis, basically like a wart. Or histiocytoma, which is a benign skin tumor quite common in younger dogs. So to save it getting knocked, or infected it's better to get it off. It's good knowing what it's likely to be, but worrying that he's having an operation for it. Vet will know better when she can see it properly. Although Harry was good as gold, bless him, holding his paw up for her! It's bigger than I thought goes further back into the fur. I was scared to look properly to be honest. So he'll be spoilt rotten until Friday, then spoilt crazy rotten there after. Thanks for all your good wishes, it means a lot. I've told him he's a very loved pooch. Worldwide.
Re: Harry off to vets Update Aw poor Harry, hope all goes well with your poor paw . Hattie is in tears here :'( and sends lots of lovely licks and cuddles to you Helen & Hattie xx
Re: Harry off to vets Update I am too Hattie :'(......Im sorry he's going to have to have an op,but sounds like its the better thing to do. Gosh that's 2 boys down on Friday,Jasper and Harry....best wishes to them both and their doggie families x
Re: Harry off to vets Update Poor Harry. Better off if the vet boss says so. Lilly aslo has a possible histiocytoma - vet not sure at the moment - we are keeping an eye on it. If it grows then she is to have it removed too. Lots of spoiling of dogs on Friday necessary. xx
Re: Harry off to vets Update Arrghh... tell the vet that super star Harry's paw is widely admired and he had better not leave a scar on Harry! Good for you for being so observant and spotting it. Paws crossed all goes well....big Licks sent from Charlie...
Re: Harry off to vets Update Everyone knows that a scar can be kinda sexy I'm sure it'll only enhance Harry's considerable appeal. Good to know that you have an answer and that it is being dealt with quickly. It's always such a worry when our dogs need medical attention... Make sure you spoil yourself as well as the lovely Harry
Re: Harry off to vets Update Oh dear, poor Harry - and poor Lily too! Best wishes for a swift recovery.
Re: Harry off to vets Update [quote author=charlie link=topic=2304.msg21810#msg21810 date=1376934920] Aw poor Harry, hope all goes well with your poor paw . Hattie is in tears here :'( and sends lots of lovely licks and cuddles to you Helen & Hattie xx [/quote] Ah bless . Harry's a happy chap as usual today. I'm not sleeping but once it's sorted I'll be fine! They're worth it. [quote author=drjs@5 link=topic=2304.msg21826#msg21826 date=1376945860] Poor Harry. Better off if the vet boss says so. Lilly aslo has a possible histiocytoma - vet not sure at the moment - we are keeping an eye on it. If it grows then she is to have it removed too. Lots of spoiling of dogs on Friday necessary. xx [/quote] We were told of that option too, but vet recommended the op for Harry. The way Charlie and Harry carry on together, I'm just as pleased, in case it got knocked or something. If you can be pleased about something like this, that is.
Re: Harry off to vets Update try not to worry.....poor harry,.....now i got the dog bug, harrys breed is my next dog i still don't know what breed he is
