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Topic: Ask questions- I'm a vet student!
amariposa Joined Sat 02/15/14 Posts: 7	Sat 03/01/14 01:11 AM
Thanks it is quite large, she does not seem concerned when I touch it it is sited just below the rear breasts is surgery necessary

panchovanilla Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 5396	Sat 03/01/14 05:25 AM
Thanks it is quite large, she does not seem concerned when I touch it it is sited just below the rear breasts is surgery necessary Most likely a fatty cyst. My 12 year old lab has several of them. Personally, I would not have surgery done on a dog that age. As long as it isn't causing pain or discomfort and she seems Otherwise healthy,I would do nothing but monitor it for changes.

amariposa Joined Sat 02/15/14 Posts: 7	Tue 03/04/14 01:23 AM
thanks pancho

ilook4ursmile Joined Tue 06/30/09 Posts: 5	Wed 03/12/14 12:17 PM
I have a lab that is over thirteen and has some hip and arthritis issues. finally put her on rimadyl and have had some fantastic results in her comfort and movement. I am concerned about the continued use of rimadyl and wonder if there is something else to use. Someone told me about a doggy version of Celebrex. I think it's called duramax? what do you think?

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Wed 03/12/14 03:53 PM
The OP never answered any questions.

panchovanilla Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 5396	Thu 03/13/14 12:03 PM
I have a lab that is over thirteen and has some hip and arthritis issues. finally put her on rimadyl and have had some fantastic results in her comfort and movement. I am concerned about the continued use of rimadyl and wonder if there is something else to use. Someone told me about a doggy version of Celebrex. I think it's called duramax? what do you think? Rimadyl, deramax, metacam etc. are all nsaid meds with the same benefits and risks. If rimadyl is working well I would stay with it. Just watch for the signs of a problem: Black or bloody stool. Vomiting..with or without blood. Trouble urinating. Staggering. Convulsions. Yellowing of eyes. Always give nsaids with some food. Regular tests for liver and kidney function are highly recommended. (every 3 months IMO)

panchovanilla Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 5396	Thu 03/13/14 12:04 PM
The OP never answered any questions. Was hoping she'd come back. She's kinda cute.

funkyfranky Joined Tue 05/01/12 Posts: 5966	Thu 03/13/14 12:09 PM
Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet. "Doctor," he said sadly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail." The vet stepped back, "Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?" "Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome."

panchovanilla Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 5396	Thu 03/13/14 12:19 PM
Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet. "Doctor," he said sadly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail." The vet stepped back, "Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?" "Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome." Could just strap the dog's tail to its hind leg. That's an old 'guy' trick I use when I don't want to embarass myself at lingerie fashion shows and other such events. Duct tape works well.

funkyfranky Joined Tue 05/01/12 Posts: 5966	Thu 03/13/14 12:21 PM
Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet. "Doctor," he said sadly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail." The vet stepped back, "Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?" "Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome." Could just strap the dog's tail to its hind leg. That's an old 'guy' trick I use when I don't want to embarass myself at lingerie fashion shows and other such events. Duct tape works well.

MelifluousSculptor Joined Mon 07/01/13 Posts: 203	Sat 03/15/14 07:27 AM Edited by MelifluousSculptor on Sat 03/15/14 07:27 AM


mightymoe Joined Sun 11/19/06 Posts: 37362	Sat 03/15/14 07:29 AM
hi mel!

Conrad_73 Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 22488	Sat 03/15/14 07:32 AM
Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet. "Doctor," he said sadly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail." The vet stepped back, "Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?" "Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome." Could just strap the dog's tail to its hind leg. That's an old 'guy' trick I use when I don't want to embarass myself at lingerie fashion shows and other such events. Duct tape works well. Then hopping all over the Place?

MelifluousSculptor Joined Mon 07/01/13 Posts: 203	Sat 03/15/14 07:39 AM
Thanks it is quite large, she does not seem concerned when I touch it it is sited just below the rear breasts is surgery necessary I'm no vet, but from what I know about cancer in humans, it is hard and attached, not soft and able to move around under your fingers. Also it isn't sore until it becomes more developed. I'm no doctor either, so check your lumps with your doc anyway. Agreed. If you are concerned, take her to the vet.

MelifluousSculptor Joined Mon 07/01/13 Posts: 203	Sat 03/15/14 07:41 AM
hi mel! Hi Mr Moe

MelifluousSculptor Joined Mon 07/01/13 Posts: 203	Sat 03/15/14 07:47 AM
Could just strap the dog's tail to its hind leg. That's an old 'guy' trick I use when I don't want to embarass myself at lingerie fashion shows and other such events. Duct tape works well. LOL! YOUCH!!

izzyphoto1977 Joined Thu 06/06/13 Posts: 5016	Sat 03/15/14 09:45 AM
Think I could cross breed a walrus and a cactus and if I could what would I call it?

reecesmith Joined Sat 01/04/14 Posts: 2	Sat 03/22/14 11:42 AM
Dogs are fine with chicken bones however if its a leg bone then you have to be careful of one thing. There's a little slither of bone that's attached to the main bone. You have to take this off because it can splitter and cut your dogs throat witch is highly dangerous

panchovanilla Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 5396	Sun 03/23/14 02:30 PM
Dogs are fine with chicken bones however if its a leg bone then you have to be careful of one thing. There's a little slither of bone that's attached to the main bone. You have to take this off because it can splitter and cut your dogs throat witch is highly dangerous Ok. Guess I was wrong. Don't know what made me think a perforated bowel was anything to fret about.

amariposa Joined Sat 02/15/14 Posts: 7	Sat 04/12/14 02:02 AM
it turned out to be mammary cancer I looked after her for a few weeks longer but it was terminal