Hudson is having a scan and possible investigative surgery today

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Please keep Hudson in your thoughts. He's just been dropped off at the vets for a scan, of a large abdomoinal lump. Apparently it fills about 1/5 of his addomen. Hudson is currently well in himself and eating normally, but we need to find out what this is and if anything can be done about it, before it impacts his health.
 
Hope all goes well for Hudson today. Fingers and paws crossed here for him.💕
 
Poor Hudson, hope you find out what it is and it’s nothing too serious Debbie x
 
Ah I hope Hudson gets on ok today and treatment can be decided. Fingers and paws crossed here too 🤞
 
Simon has phoned to say that the lump doesn't show on scan, even though it's clearly there and fills about 1/5 of his abdoman. He says it may have mineralised, so therefore wouldn't show on scan. He is going to make a small incision and have a look inside. He will then make a decision as to whether to go ahead and remove the lump, if at all possible, or if it is going to be too dangerous to attempt a removal, he will stitch him back up and he will live with it, for as long as it doesn't cause him issues. The lump has grown in size since it was first discovered a couple of weeks ago, so may begin to impact Hudson's quality of life soon, if left in situ.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Simon has phoned to say that the lump doesn't show on scan, even though it's clearly there and fills about 1/5 of his abdoman. He says it may have mineralised, so therefore wouldn't show on scan. He is going to make a small incision and have a look inside. He will then make a decision as to whether to go ahead and remove the lump, if at all possible, or if it is going to be too dangerous to attempt a removal, he will stitch him back up and he will live with it, for as long as it doesn't cause him issues. The lump has grown in size since it was first discovered a couple of weeks ago, so may begin to impact Hudson's quality of life soon, if left in situ.
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Poor Hudson, fingers crossed he can remove it and it goes well for him x
 
Hudson update - it was not at all what we were expecting! Simon scanned and x-rayed Hudson, but the lump wasn't really showing on either, despite the fact that it could be felt and it was huge! We agreed that Simon would open him up and have a look! The lump was inside his stomachl! Simon was 50:50 as to whether to proceed, but just from moving the stomach, a small hole appeared and he could then see that it was full with compacted hair! It was a solid lump, but once he started to remove it, it fell apart and came out in bits. He's managed to remove most of it and has successfully sutured the stomach closed and flushed the abdominal cavity. He was given an immediate shot of the antibiotic Marbocyl and is home on Zithromax, Emeprid and Metacam. He's taking syringe food well and poos are appearing! Obviously we don't know how things will progress, but so far, so good! Please continue to keep him in your thoughts!
 
I thought only rabbits can have problems like that! (Oh well aside from cats) Good thing Simon managed to find the bizarre problem. Gel well soon to Hudson! ❤
 
Gosh poor Hudson, glad you’ve found out what the lump was, sending healing vibes to Hudson x
 
Sending lots of love to Hudson❤️ Hope he feels better soon!
 
Sending healing wheeks for Hudson, so glad it wasn't anything really nasty! 🥰
Better out than in I'm sure. sounds like one for the veterinary journals..... maybe he had bad mites before he came to TEAS and swallowed lots of hair while overgrooming himself as a result?
 
Poor Hudson.
He must feel more comfortable with that out of his tummy.
Hope that he starts to heal now with the meds and your loving care
 
Sounds grim. I’ll bet he feels better without that in his stomach. Hope he makes a swift recovery.
 
Saw the update on Facebook earlier, and wow. I wonder what caused it? Either way, glad he’s feeling better and fingers crossed it all ends up being okay for him.
 
Wow what a horrible thing for Hudson to go thru. With your care and love Debbie he’s eating well ! I’m sure he’ll do really well ! Thank goodness for Simon 🥰
 
Wow, Hudson you are doing so well! I am amazed! What a little fighter you are. Hudson you are in the very best of care and you have an amazing vet too, well done lad x
 
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