Possible mast cell tumour?

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  1. Sticks1977

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    I go back to the vet on Friday to get his bandage/dressing changed and for them to have a good look at how the wound is healing. I am hoping the pathology results will be back by then, but if not I should find out by early next week - they said it can take up to 7 business days to hear back from the pathologist.
     
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    I would have thought dissolvable stitches would be common practice amongst vets worldwide if it was suitable for the type of procedure done, don't like the idea of staples! :(
     
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    IT IS GREAT NEWS!! :):D



    just got the call from the vet with the pathology results, it is a fungal infection that caused inflammation and the hair follicles to fall out which explains why there was a lump there, therefore it is NOT a mast cell tumour and now have to patiently wait for his wound to heal over the next few weeks.

    Naturally I had a lot of concerns and thinking worst case scenarios - I can't thank all of you enough for your messages of support and having Henry in your thoughts, it's a really great start to the month now that I've heard the news and can't wait to see Mr H when I get home from work.
     
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    So very pleased to read your news, it's so lovely that get home from work and see my dog feeling -- even better today :)
    (or tonight, as feels like to me in freezing snowy UK :))
     
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    So glad for you all. Such great news xxx
     
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    Excellent news and one less thing to worry about. Hopefully his leg will heal up quickly and back to normal in no time
     
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    :cancan::tail::celebrate:
    Great news indeed!
     
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    That’s the best news ever!!! What a relief!! I’m so happy for you and Henry. It also gives all of us hope that, if we find a lump on our dog, it doesn’t have to be the worst outcome, even if we can’t help but worry so. So, so happy for you!!
     
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    Great news! :sun:
     
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    That’s fantastic news! I hope Henry’s leg heals quickly. :happyfeet:
     
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    That is FANTASTIC news!!!!! :cancan:
     
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    Woohoo, brilliant news :)

    That was for our little foster dog who had a front leg amputation. The staples were pretty gruesome but I think more durable than stitches for such a big operation.

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    What a huge relief for you :D I think a celebration with Henry is in order.
     
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    Yayyyyy!!! Great news!:celebrate::celebrate::inlove:
     
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    Happy dance :happyfeet:
     
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    What brilliant news! :tail:
     
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    We went back to the vet yesterday for another bandage/dressing change and the wound is healing well - he is needing the change of bandage every 4-5 days and finished his medication (antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets) yesterday. He is back to his normal self but would love to be able to take him out for a long walk but while he's still bandaged up we are limited to short on-lead walks.
     
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    Glad to hear that he's doing so well! :)
     

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