2 weeks ago I noticed a bump on Dukes side and just thought he was playing too hard with Rissy. Well, late last week the hair fell off the bump and yesterday it split open a little. I took him in to the vet today instead of waiting until tomorrow's appointment to get him checked out. I thought it was some kind of abscess but the doctor is pretty sure it's a tumor. There's a small chance it's a cyst but because it's so hard, she's thinking tumor. We aren't sure if it's cancerous or not yet, we'll have that sent in to the lab when he gets it surgically removed next week.
Because he's only 6 (well, on Saturday) the vet said she's be surprised if it was cancer. But there's still the chance. :( Apparently they have chemo for dogs with sometimes helps prolong their life. But I'm just SO hoping we don't have to deal with that. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude until we find out if it's benign or malignant but even having to think about it suck!
Fingers crossed for a safe surgery and a non cancerous bump!
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I hope it is nothing serious!! it is always hard to worry about a loved one.
how is he??
He's doing good! Had surgery yesterday and is pretty much back to normal today, except for the 3 inch row of stitches! Poor guy. We'll find out in 5 days if it's cancerous or not. :(
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