Random Thought Thread

Blues said:
So, from reading a bunch of vet sites, it seems that lipomas (up to the sizes of oranges) are common in the rib area of dogs, especially as they age, and are completely benign, painless, and rarely cause issues. So, that's something to hope for. Fingers crossed.
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Hoping for the best, Elliott. My old man golden has a couple of hard lumps on his rib cage too and a few fatty cysts around his neck. We get them checked and drained periodically but they are otherwise benign.
 
Blues said:
So, from reading a bunch of vet sites, it seems that lipomas (up to the sizes of oranges) are common in the rib area of dogs, especially as they age, and are completely benign, painless, and rarely cause issues. So, that's something to hope for. Fingers crossed.
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That's correct, my girl had a couple for several years. They feel pretty hard. 🤞
 
Pàdruig said:
Hoping for the best, Elliott. My old man golden has a couple of hard lumps on his rib cage too and a few fatty cysts around his neck. We get them checked and drained periodically but they are otherwise benign.
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Thanks, Dylan. She's had a small one on a rear leg for years that hasn't really grown beyond pea size. This thing seems to have developed rather quickly and escaped notice until just a few days back.

I think I'm a bit gun shy because our Weimaraner developed some malignancies back in 2013 which led to my having to let him go...and I'm still not quite over that.

Anyway, thanks for all the good thoughts, fellas...it is what it is, and what will be, will be.
 
Blues said:
So, from reading a bunch of vet sites, it seems that lipomas (up to the sizes of oranges) are common in the rib area of dogs, especially as they age, and are completely benign, painless, and rarely cause issues. So, that's something to hope for. Fingers crossed.
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My dog just had a massive lipoma removed. The vet opted to let it go initially because it wasn't causing discomfort, but it kept getting larger and larger. It was waaaaay bigger than an orange by the time they removed it. More like a pomello! He is all healed up now and much more spry and energetic. Wishing the best!
 
steelcitysixteen said:
My dog just had a massive lipoma removed. The vet opted to let it go initially because it wasn't causing discomfort, but it kept getting larger and larger. It was waaaaay bigger than an orange by the time they removed it. More like a pomello! He is all healed up now and much more spry and energetic. Wishing the best!
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How long was his recovery? Sounds like it must've been a trying time for you and the dog.
 
With any suspicious growths on humans or pets, the best route is ‘when in doubt, cut it out’. Lipomas are common and not an issue if not causing pain generally, but frequently a vet will excise them (especially newly formed) to rule out cancerous growth. Best thoughts for everyone’s pets.
 
Blues said:
How long was his recovery? Sounds like it must've been a trying time for you and the dog.
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I had one removed last June, about the size of a grapefruit with 30% of it growing behind my ab muscles (it was above my hip). They had to split the muscle to cut it out. I was pretty good after 3 months or so but would get sore if I pushed it during hunting season 5 months later.

I pee outside a lot and like dry foods so I’m just like a dog and my experience could be similar.

Dogs probably heal faster too.
 
steelcitysixteen said:
My dog just had a massive lipoma removed. The vet opted to let it go initially because it wasn't causing discomfort, but it kept getting larger and larger. It was waaaaay bigger than an orange by the time they removed it. More like a pomello! He is all healed up now and much more spry and energetic. Wishing the best!
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Now, there's a word I haven't encountered in a long time.

Come to think of it, I can't even recall ever seeing one outside of South East Asia. If they've ever had them in the local grocery stores (or even Asian grocery stores), I must've overlooked them. Can't even really remember what they taste like.
 
Blues said:
Skyler will be turning 11 this year and is pretty darn fit and athletic still. I am concerned about a large hard lump I've noticed about midway on the right side of her rib cage. Not floating rib and not soft/gelatinous. Feels quite solid.

Guess I'll be calling the vet in a bit.
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You gotta watch out for those soft tissue sarcomas - they can remove it with extra tissue taken in the margins for a biopsy, and not have to go back for more if they get it all. Hope the vet takes care of this for you.
 
Someone crapped their pants in my LLV on my day off Sat. Even left some residual in the seat. Found out from someone at another station. My normal boss who was off yesterday and me bouts to have words. What pisses me off even more though is the god awful service they gave my 900 Apartment customers during tax season. Just so you all know my complaints wont go any further than any of yours that report em. The difference though they are never gonna hear the end of it from me until I notice some facking change 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
 
beeinak said:
Blues:
I was just thinking about you and your dog and hoping the vet visit goes well today. Pets are precious gifts.
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Thanks, B.

I'm waiting for a call back regarding x-ray and any other findings. Meanwhile, I've got to take the missus in a few minutes for her annual mammogram...so I get to take care of the two ladies in my life today.
 
My dog had some lumps on her belly that I was convinced were benign lipomas, but they turned out to be malignant mast cell tumors, so it's wise to have any lumps on your dogs checked sooner, rather than later. My girl Sadie (9 1/2 years old) has had three different surgeries now to remove mast cell skin tumors, but she has one in her anus that's inoperable, so she's also on chemotherapy with Chlorambucil to try to slow the tumors down. But I just noticed a new lump on her belly, so I suspect that we'll need to plan on another surgery in the not-too-distant future. But she's still a sweetheart and doesn't seem to be too bothered by the chemotherapy and is still enjoying life.
 
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