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DSB
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edited March 2017 in Your Pets #1

Little Lizzie has developed a lump in her neck area.  Obviously we are really worried about it.  She has been to see the vet who thought it might be an infected saliva gland.  Unfortunately the antIbiotic and anti-inflamatories did no good so they took a soft tissue sample.  It came back and the result seemed complicated but they didn't feel there were cancer cells.  As the lump is near to the jugular they wanted more investigation so they have referred her to the Willows, Solihul.  She is due to go on Wednesday so we are all keeping our fingers crossed....

David 

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2017 #2

    Hope all goes well for you David. Always worrying...

  • ADD46
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    edited March 2017 #3

    DSB

    I hope Lizzie is ok and will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Please keep us updated on her condition. 

     

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited March 2017 #4

    Geez DSB, you have to ask yourself why we love them so, but we do. You won't fail Her, you'll do everything you can to ensure She has a good life. She will repay you ten fold by just being there. I wish you both luck, I say both because you are a Dog lover, you & Lizzie are one. Keep the faith Muckersmile

  • EasyT
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    edited March 2017 #5

    Hope all turns out well David

     

    Alan

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited March 2017 #6

    Of David what a worry for you. We are keeping everything crossed for Lizzie and yourselves. Let's hope they find out the problem and deal with it quickly. we have been where you are and know exactly what you are feeling. 

    Andrea and Kerry

  • ggregu
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    edited March 2017 #7

    What a worry for you all. I'm hoping you get good news on Weds and Lizzie is soon better. We all love our dogs so much that it really hurts when they are sick.

    Sending you our good wishes. Keep us informed, please.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited March 2017 #8

    It's obviously been a dog's  week this week. Molly went to the vet this week with a severe limp, she ended up having an OP for a torn cruciate  ligament. She's now wearing a collar of shame & feeling very sorry for herself.

    If only I could do pictures ..... 

  • ABM
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    edited March 2017 #9

    Very  Best  Wishes  for  All  The  Pups  &  their  worried  Humans  !!

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2017 #10

    Best wishes for Lizzie on Wednesday  David.  They do give us some heartache don't they. 

  • Bakers2
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    edited March 2017 #11

    From me too. 😚

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #12

    Thank you so much for all your really kind comments.  Of course, I'll keep folk updated.  She doesn't appear to be in any pain but I think it's a bit uncomfortable.  She's resting a lot..... but then she always does.  smile

    David 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2017 #13

    That's nasty MM, hope things go well. Had one of our Labs out of a buster collar a fortnight now, my shins and the furniture are recovering slowly! 

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #14

    It's always really sad to hear of all these pet illnesses.  The thing that distresses us most is that you cannot really express how you feel about their illness and they can't express to you what they are feeling.  When we take her to the consultant on Wednesday we will obviously have to leave her, she won't know what's going on, only the feeling that we have left her with complete strangers.

    Best wishes to all with doggie troubles 

    David

  • Lynneallan
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    edited March 2017 #15

    Sorry to hear about Lizzie and hope all goes well on Wednesday.  

    Lynne

  • briantimber
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    edited March 2017 #16

    Will be thinking of you both DSB, hope she comes through with positive results.cool

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #17

    Thank you everyone.

    David

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #18

    Back from the consultant vet at the Willows.   He did a scan and is pretty convinced our vet was right.  He says it's a leaking saliva gland.  The cure apparently is to remove the offending gland so we've booked her in for the surgery on Friday 17th March.  The worst thing is she'll have to stay in over night (at least one night and may be two).  She won't like that - and neither will I!!

    David 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2017 #19

    Poor Lizzie but at least you have a diagnosis and the condition is treatable, David. Fingers crossed that all goes well.

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2017 #20

    Poor you and poor Lizzie but it sounds quite positive so far (except for the separation!)

  • ABM
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    edited March 2017 #21

    With  Scans  &  Surgery  on  'Small  Animals'  the  Vets  have  come  a  long  way  since  James  Herriots ( a k a Alf  Wight )  early  days  wink

    With  the  loss  of  a  saliva  gland  do  they  recommend  the  use  of  Extra  Juicy  Bonios undecided  ??

     

    Brian

  • Bakers2
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    edited March 2017 #22

    Poor Lizzie at least it appears to be treatable. Hopefully she'll be very sleepy after the op and it will be you that suffers more 😟 with the overnight separation. Extra fuss for you all once it's done.

  • Lynneallan
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    edited March 2017 #23

    Hope all goes well for Lizzie on the 17th.

    lynne 

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited March 2017 #24

    The positive thing is that the condition is treatable and once over she will be well again. Try and take some comfort from that if you can David. She will be well looked after and we know each minute will seem like forever but she will come out the other side with  her whole future to look forward too for you all. We are thinking of you all.

    Andrea&Kerry

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #25

    Thank you everyone.

    David 

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #26

    Dropped off Lizzie at the Willows, Solihull, this morning at about 8am to have her salivary gland removed the one side.  She's second on the list so I reckon it could be after lunch before we get a phone call.  She will be in tonight and possibly Saturday night depending on recovery time.

    David

    P.S. I've solved the problem of the missing posts.  It was an earlier thread which I started with exactly the same name that somehow emerged at the top of the list.  I have now hidden the earlier thread and reposted here. Unfortunatly I can't transfer the post.  Thanks Bakers2 and Rochelle for your help.

  • DSB
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    edited March 2017 #27

    Just to update: The dog had her op yesterday.  Everything went according to plan.  I've just spoken to the vet who says she had a good night, except she managed to pull the fluid drain out over night.  She should come out tomorrow.

    David

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited March 2017 #28

    Stressful news DSB , after the high of the  bith of little granddaughter now this

    Ruby had and still has a lump in the neck nothing was found and it doesn't seem to bother her 

    really hope all goes well for Lizzie, no point saying don't worry or stress you will !! we all do 

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited March 2017 #29

    Well my post seems rather late.  Pleased with your news DSB

    dont know how I missed the latest post 😳

  • Metheven
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    edited March 2017 #30

    Nice one David, hopefully you can now put your feet up and relax a little smile

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2017 #31

    Good News indeed - I hope her recovery goes well.

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