I'm looking to rehome this dog, any takers?

I'm looking to rehome this dog, any takers?

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bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Friday 17th April 2015
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This can depend on how fast it grew, how it feels to the touch and sometimes where it is.

The more rapid an onset the more concern we may have, if there is little mobility that may ring alarm bells but tbh the only way to really know is to send it away to test. Lipoma's (benign fatty lumps) are usually obvious once removed but even those it's sometimes worth checking. There are other lumps that may not be as 'harmless' but can still be successfully removed. Not sure if any of that helps really as it is a bit vague sorry.

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Friday 17th April 2015
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Everything crossed KFC smile

KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Saturday 18th April 2015
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The vet removed the full mammary gland (think thats the right phrase). That was done yesterday, she was back today for another injection. She's back home again today, had a lump of cheese and a slice of bacon and went straight to bed.

dog operation pic, put behind a spoiler in case you don't want to see it!




I'm meeting a lady in the next hour to show her Jess, she may be rehomed too. I thought I had her gone yesterday but that one fell through, so we'll see. She's on tablets for a week then hopefully being sterilised but i'm unsure if this person would want her now, or once the vet things done. Either way the sterilisation is paid for so it would need doing as soon as she's allowed.

Edited by KFC on Saturday 18th April 16:11

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Sunday 19th April 2015
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KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Sunday 19th April 2015
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I meant to say in the last post, part of the thing they removed has been sent for analysis so I guess I'll know soon whether it was cancerous , or if there are any further health implications if it was.

Jess was great when she went to meet a potential owner yesterday. The woman was a bit nervous about it all as she's never owned a dog before. But this one seems to be a great fit for a first owner. She's so calm, happy off lead and doesn't bother with cats, kids, cars, other dogs. This was her in the pub garden yesterday.



We walked down to the pub, and then drove back in the car we'd left there the day before:




She's going to stay overnight with the lady on Wednesday to see how she gets on. She seems good though... asking all the right questions and was playing with her for an hour or so when she came to see her. Hopefully this one all ends well, and with a local rehoming there is minimal financial pain for me (no passport, no dog bus ticket laugh )

riosyd

611 posts

200 months

Sunday 19th April 2015
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Fingers crossed that it works out for Jess (and for a good prognosis for your own dog).

The Moose

22,821 posts

208 months

Sunday 19th April 2015
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What car is that?!

KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Monday 20th April 2015
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The Moose said:
What car is that?!
Gallardo

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Monday 20th April 2015
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Hope she is recovering ok, prob a bit of bruising. Mammary tumour removals always seem to cause bruising etc. Fingers crossed as long as there is no seeding (mammary tumours tend to spread along the lymphatic system of the mammary glands) then it will be gone for a good while.

telecat

8,528 posts

240 months

Monday 20th April 2015
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KFC said:
The Moose said:
What car is that?!
Gallardo
The Best Dog taxi in the world!!!

KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Monday 20th April 2015
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Lol. I have a dog cage in my Cayenne specifically for this reason, but the Gallardo does occasionally get used depending on the dog or where I need to be before/after it. Iris came home in it too: edit, yes before anyone comments i do desperately need to sort my suntan out laugh


KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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bexVN said:
Hope she is recovering ok, prob a bit of bruising. Mammary tumour removals always seem to cause bruising etc. Fingers crossed as long as there is no seeding (mammary tumours tend to spread along the lymphatic system of the mammary glands) then it will be gone for a good while.
The bruising is hard to tell as I've been spraying it with Betadine which is discolouring it. But she seems happy enough, eating and drinking and likes to go on her walk still. I don't know how long it takes to come back on the test and the receptionist was struggling to explain it in english and i had somewhere else to be, so I just need to wait I suppose.


bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Our vets can get results next day as we pay for a courier service, without that it is usually approx 4 days, occasionally longer. (sometimes they will re check results etc).

Re the the wound, just be sure she isn't over walking, due to the area and type of surgery it is at risk of swelling and fluid building up. You prob won't need to worry re the betadine after couple more days, only if the wound edges look red. et.

KFC

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3,687 posts

129 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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bexVN said:
Our vets can get results next day as we pay for a courier service, without that it is usually approx 4 days, occasionally longer. (sometimes they will re check results etc).

Re the the wound, just be sure she isn't over walking, due to the area and type of surgery it is at risk of swelling and fluid building up. You prob won't need to worry re the betadine after couple more days, only if the wound edges look red. et.
Thanks, I really appreciate someone replying from a position of experience. Its just like I've posted in the super car forum and getting responses from a lambo main dealer tech laugh

The sample was couriered, to Lisbon which is a couple of hours away.

With the walking, rain has been near non existent this week so the ground is very dusty which probably isn't ideal. Ideally I need to keep her away from other dogs as any well meaning attempt to play could hurt her and kick off all sorts off problems. So the small number of grass dog friendly areas nearby that I could drive to, are off the menu. I've been walking her around the resort twice daily (probably 3-4km each time). just walking pace though, on a short lead.

The girl who originally found her before she was handed to me, found her like this :




I was only meant to have her for a week as an emergency foster but its a long and boring story, which ended in me still having her a year or so later. She looks like this now (or did last week frown )



the girl who found her originally is now a good friend of mines, as a direct result of finding her. I phoned her and told her about this and she burst into tears... now i just felt like a complete arse for telling her. Maybe I should have waited to know either way frown

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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She is a lovely looking dog, you weren't too know your friend would react like that. I would have said something aswell tbh.

Result turnaround does depend on which lab we use aswell, forgot too mention that! One is slower even with the courier.

Exercise is a bit much (we would have advised no more than a 10 min lead walk twice a day) just to clarify I meant wound area rather than walking area but actually that is a factor aswell.

Glad it is a help, I am aware you have a lot to do with dogs so don't want to be patronising.

Hope you get answers soon.

apotek

647 posts

184 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Hi KFC have followed closely because of the similarity to our dog barney

I tried to talk my sister in the Alentejo to take her but she`s not ready and loaded with cats.
I hope the rescue is a success and I hope your dog recovers well

johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

163 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2015
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All my Dogs came with problems.My first Dog had one leg 3 inches shorter than his others and the others had all sorts of fear aggression issues.
But they all came through we have a quiet houselhold and nobody gets too excited or shouts and we are boring in our routines just what Dogs love.
I take my hat of to you mate I dont know how you let them go I would find that a nightmare.

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

254 months

Thursday 23rd April 2015
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KFC said:
Radar dog guards against air raid. Three cheers radar dog...smile