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Our Dog's Fatty Tumor
I posted this on the Pets board too, so I'm sorry if you see it twice!
I need some advice. Our 5-year old Shiba Inu had surgery today to remove a tumor. We found it about 2 weeks ago, we took him to the vet last week and they scheduled the surgery for today. It was on his thigh and it turned out to be underneath some muscle tissue, so it wasn't just a matter of taking it off, it was a little bit invasive.The vet needs us to decide if we want it sent to the lab for analysis. It costs about $250 and we aren't exactly well-off financially. The $400+ surgery is hard enough, but this would be an additional $250. Anyway, DH is on the fence about doing it and I think we should do everything possible for him - I love him like a person. The vet said that he was 90% sure that it was just a fatty tumor and that it would be benign, but he obviously couldn't say for certain. When they shaved his leg for the surgery, they found another tumor, on his skin, right on the same spot. He removed that too, but he said he didn't know what that one was.So my question is... should we do it? What can be determined from it? DH thinks if it's Cancer or something terrible, it can't be cured anyway, so what's the point. The vet said they could find that he's prone to tumors and they could re-develop and show up in organs or other places that aren't as obvious. But still, how does knowing that help? The reason the vet is even asking is because he says it was in a weird place (they're usually on torsos or necks) and he says he's a little old to be getting them (he's 5 and the vet suggested 8-10 is usually when they appear).I think since DH is on the fence and I want to do it, we should do it... right? Ugh, I just don't know what to do... TIA!
Re: Our Dog's Fatty Tumor
Oh I'm so sorry you're going through this. My dog had a fatty tumor on his chest, but like your vet said, it started to develop when he was about 10 years old. I understand that it might not be the best idea, financially, but I think I would have to have it tested, for all of the reasons you mentioned. Because it was in a weird spot and because your poor puppy is only 5 years old. It just doesn't 'fit the bill', even if it is nothing, I would feel SO must better if I knew for sure.
If you could swing the additional $250, and cut back spending in other places, I would go for it. It's worth it for the peace of mind. Just my opinion.
Another thing to consider is if it is tested and they do come back with a treatable condition/illness, are you going to be able to pay for that? What if it lasts the rest of his life? If you really want it tested, you have to find some way to cut back on other things as pp suggested. Personally, I would want it tested.
I'm so sorry to hear that! I think if I were you I'd prob get it tested just so I would know and it would ease your mind. My dog Harley has a big tumor on his leg, he is only 2 yrs old and it popped up about 2 months ago. We took him to the vet and she said that if it doesn't go away on it's own in a month, we'd have to do the same thing you did with your dog. The only problem is he is my dog with spinal problems and it's VERY risky to even put him to sleep, because it could injure his back even worse than it is. Well, my husband called (I am in alabama right now) and he said his tumor completely went away the past 2 weeks! I am soo happy!
Hope everything works out for you, it's a very scary thing when something is happening to your pet. I would get it tested though, even if you have to put it on a credit card. Pets are like your family!
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Thanks, ladies! You've really helped. I just called the vet this morning and set it up to have sent to the lab. It was actually $217, not $250, so that's nice, right?
I'll have the results in a few days. Fingers crossed until then!
I agree with Munkii. Although it is unlikely DH and I would spend the thousands to put our dog through chemo, we would want to know what we are dealing with (hence our huge vet bills surrounding Norton's kidneys!). But I would discuss possible outcomes with your DH ahead of time and know what your plan is.
T&Ps that the test results come back benign. If it makes you feel better, DH has had a bunch of those fatty tumors removed from his body...apparently they are very common in Hispanic men. Perhaps your pup has some Latino in him, too?
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