sea4th Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 My Tibbie - the last of my Golden Girls - is 12 yrs. old and a smooth coat. Last week, I noticed a swelling on her side behind the ribs, IOW, the soft area. It wasn't hard, but seemed to come up fast. There were no outward signs of a bite wounds and it didn't appear to be painful. Yesterday, I took her into the vet who said it could be one of two things---an abcess or a hematoma. Absess was ruled out because it wasn't painful and Tib felt OK. She aspirated the lump and brown blood -- it looked like motor oil - gushed out. When she looked at it under a microscope, she said there were a few cells in there that would warrant putting Tib on a round of antibiotics for two weeks. When she felt the lump area again, she could feel some hard tissue underneath---scar tissue possibly? Or a tumor? If at the end of two weeks, the swelling isn't gone, Tib's going in for surgery. My vet couldn't provide any answers because she'd never seen anything like this. About a year ago, Tib had some mammary tumors removed. I don't know if it's related. We won't know either until either she gets better after the antibiotics or goes in for surgery. Yesterday, when I came home, the swelling was back, only firmer this time. Anyone ever experience anything like this? I'd hate to put her through surgery again, but she is in good shape with a nice strong heart. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Hi Vicki, I have NO CLUE as to what might be going on, but just wanted to say that I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers for a good outcome from either the antibiotics, or surgery if that ends up being necessary. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Best wishes and prayers for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Wishing your dear pup well. Hope everything goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztiki Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I don't know either but I sure hope she'll be ok. I know she's in good hands with you. I truly hope that the swelling goes down and she keeps you on your toes for a good long time yet! Please keep us updated. You've been through so much. It can't be easy. Sending loving thoughts from my home to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Vicki, I am sorry to hear this. Keep us posted. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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