Lump in dewlap (Movable) looking for support

[serendivinity]

Hi everyone. I've never posted in here before so apologies if I get things wrong (I did read the rules ahah)

So my almost 4 year old Biscuit has a large grape size lump that I noticed yesterday in his dewlap, it's not fixed to anything, movable, firm.
He's eating, drinking and being his regular gluttonous self bless him. I do have a vet visit scheduled on Thursday, the earliest they could get him in unfortunately (I told them if there is a cancellation to call me) he's booked in at the Boumont Sailbury's in London.

I'm apprehensive because I lost my gorgeous boy Gary 2 weeks ago after x-rays/anesthesia, so I absolutely do not want to do anesthesia unless absolutely necessary. I'm still angry about it all, he should be here with me right now, I'm not blaming the vets nobody knew he had kidney issues going into all this.

Basically I'm still grieving Gary, traumatised from my last visit only a few short weeks ago, terrified for Mr Biscuit and going slowly insane over it all (And the massive vet bills) I'm just looking for positive stories, people to alleviate my concerns a little and be gentle.

Another note to add. They pick the worst times for things to go wrong, I am supposed to be going France next week...... I might have to cancel now because I can't lump my poor friend with all this who's coming to look after them all.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi everyone. I've never posted in here before so apologies if I get things wrong (I did read the rules ahah)

So my almost 4 year old Biscuit has a large grape size lump that I noticed yesterday in his dewlap, it's not fixed to anything, movable, firm.
He's eating, drinking and being his regular gluttonous self bless him. I do have a vet visit scheduled on Thursday, the earliest they could get him in unfortunately (I told them if there is a cancellation to call me) he's booked in at the Boumont Sailbury's in London.

I'm apprehensive because I lost my gorgeous boy Gary 2 weeks ago after x-rays/anesthesia, so I absolutely do not want to do anesthesia unless absolutely necessary. I'm still angry about it all, he should be here with me right now, I'm not blaming the vets nobody knew he had kidney issues going into all this.

Basically I'm still grieving Gary, traumatised from my last visit only a few short weeks ago, terrified for Mr Biscuit and going slowly insane over it all (And the massive vet bills) I'm just looking for positive stories, people to alleviate my concerns a little and be gentle.

Another note to add. They pick the worst times for things to go wrong, I am supposed to be going France next week...... I might have to cancel now because I can't lump my poor friend with all this who's coming to look after them all.

HUGS

It so hard when a new concern or several follow hard on the heels of another problem.

Please just keep monitoring for the moment. The fact that the lump is sitting loosely means that it is not an emergency. Harmless lumps can happen anywere and they can come up very quickly to quite a size. It is not something you have missed by neglect.

However, if you notice it suddenly starting a runaway growth phase (which I sincerely hope won't happen and which I only mention in the rare case it does) then please ring the vets first thing in the morning to see whether you can bag one of the emergency slots that vets keep for real emergencies, which this would be because its somewhat sensitive location.

Otherwise it is perfectly OK to wait for 2 days.

Fingers crossed that it is harmless.

 

[weepweeps]

I’m so sorry for your loss of Gary and that Biscuit is now poorly. Sending you hugs. Good luck at the vets. I hope it’s something easily treatable.

 

[serendivinity]

HUGS

It so hard when a new concern or several follow hard on the heels of another problem.

Please just keep monitoring for the moment. The fact that the lump is sitting loosely means that it is not an emergency. Harmless lumps can happen anywere and they can come up very quickly to quite a size. It is not something you have missed by neglect.

However, if you notice it suddenly starting a runaway growth phase (which I sincerely hope won't happen and which I only mention in the rare case it does) then please ring the vets first thing in the morning to see whether you can bag one of the emergency slots that vets keep for real emergencies, which this would be because its somewhat sensitive location.

Otherwise it is perfectly OK to wait for 2 days.

Fingers crossed that it is harmless.

Thank you. It's been really rough. He seems alright in himself but you always assume the worst in these situations. I'm just hoping it is something I can keep an eye on and doesn't make me miss my well earned holiday lmao (Piggy always comes first obviously) Will opt for a small needle aspiration if I can and they have the labs in house as I understand.

 

[serendivinity]

I’m so sorry for your loss of Gary and that Biscuit is now poorly. Sending you hugs. Good luck at the vets. I hope it’s something easily treatable.

Thank you. Mee too after the nightmare couple of weeks of grief and bills with Gary. The anxiety is sky high.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you. It's been really rough. He seems alright in himself but you always assume the worst in these situations. I'm just hoping it is something I can keep an eye on and doesn't make me miss my well earned holiday lmao (Piggy always comes first obviously) Will opt for a small needle aspiration if I can and they have the labs in house as I understand.

All the best. I sincerely hope its not going to spoil your much deserved holiday. It is normal to be much more jittery after a bad experience either shortly after a loss or when you have previously had a bad outcome with the same or similar symptoms.

Look after yourself and your own mental hygiene as much as you can.