Tumour

Giving Tara a brush, on Tuesday, and found a mottled grey lump on her right hind leg. Took to vet, who said might be result of insect or other bite, or thorn scratch, but may be tumour. Had operation on Thursday, and removed tumour, about size on a large marble. Sent off for testing, but hoping benign. Tara now not happy, with Buster collar and stitches in her leg - at 17 months, she wants to be out playing!

 

Poor Tara that's very rough. My girl Hattie who is 8 years old had a lump removed on her right hind leg a year ago, the vet wasn't sure what it was, thankfully it turned out to be nothing which was a relief and she recovered quickly. A word of advice, don't be tempted to take the collar off as she will chew the stitches and possibly infect it. I trusted Hattie for a short while and bingo she chewed them and ended up on antibiotics for a week. It's not worth the risk.

There is a section on the forum about keeping dogs out of action occupied which might help Tara as she is so young. I hope the lump is nothing to worry about but do let us know. Get better soon Tara xx

 

Poor girl , fingers crossed that the lump proves to be worry free . I do feel for you , trying to keep an active dog calm is not easy , do let us know how she gets on , lots of luck x

 

Poor Tara and what a worry for you.

 

Poor lass. Hope it's nothing - most lumps are harmless.

Def agree with Helen/Charlie's advice to resist any temptation to take the cone off too soon. Dogs like to remove stitches and staples if they can easily reach them.... Also avoid touching the wound as staph infections originating from human skin are a possibility.

Hope it all heals up perfectly though - I'm sure she's getting the best of care!

 

Wishing Tara a speedy recovery and that the tumour turns out to be nothing to worry about. X

 

Poor girl, I hope she recovers soon and it turns out to be benign.

 

Wishing Tara a quick return to her normal self, and hoping the lump is nothing sinister.

 

Fingers crossed it's nothing to worry about. X

 

Hope Tara is soon back to her normal self. Try not to worry, you got her to the vets quickly.xx

 

Oh Tara, Pongo sends his sympathies..... he HATED his cone of shame. It took him ages to learn that he couldn't get through narrow spaces any more.
Fingers crossed for results - you did all the right things quickly, and I'm sure it will be fine. Let us know, we'll be thinking of you....

 

Aww bless! A worrying time, hope it turns out just to be an odd lump and Tara recovers well!

 

Meant to take Tara back to vet tomorrow, but put my back out!!! They have said to leave till Saturday, when they should have results. Pic of Tara day after operation!

 

Oh bless her , wishing all the very best for Saturday , get well soon dear girl x

 

Oh she is too sweet! Look at that expression! Wishing you all the best with the results.

 

Oh bless her in her lampshade, fingers crossed for Saturday and hope your back is better soon.

 

Ah bless her and her fashion statement! Here's hoping all is well x

 

oh the poor love. Hope you are both better soon & Tara gets the all clear on Saturday xx

 

She's not looking impressed with the cone! Hope your back improves and that Tara has a good visit to the vet on Saturday.

 

Aw dear.....

What a pretty girl.

Hope your back is ok! Ouchy.