Rumor's Tumor

gene · 08-13-2008, 03:23 PM

Took Rumor to the vet today. The vet said it's possibly a histioctomas tumor (wow, that's a mouthful!). It's a non-cancerous tumor in younger dogs that usually goes away all on it's own. Just to be sure that it's not just an injury related booboo (clinical term), he's going to be on antibiotics for two weeks. He loved the attention at the vets, especially the praise from the vet himself! He weighed in at a perfect 57.5# and made the vet's day!!

Here's a link on the tumor
http://www.vet.uga.edu/VPP/clerk/woods/index.php

*sharon* · 08-13-2008, 03:24 PM

Happy to hear that its nothing serious. I hope it clears up quickly.

gene · 08-13-2008, 03:25 PM

Vet said if it's an infection, 2 weeks. If a tumor, 8-12 weeks. It is yucky looking, but doesn't hurt him.

annabelles mom · 08-13-2008, 03:28 PM

poor baby, so glad it isnt a CA tumor !!

hugs and smoochies from Tennessee

Raleighsmom · 08-13-2008, 03:28 PM

Aww Rumor...so glad to hear it's not serious.....lap up all the extra attention while you can!!!

((((((((Rumor))))))) from us all!!!

Maddjaxx · 08-13-2008, 04:07 PM

Good news...I guess, but be sure to look a little sad and whiney a couple of times Rumor. Maybe it will get ya something special from Dad.!!!

tykesmom · 08-13-2008, 04:34 PM

Thank goodness it's not malignant! My heart stopped there for a second when I saw the title of your post, Gene! Rumor, you can get lots of extra treats and attention out of this one for sure!!!

mtd885 · 08-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Wow Rumor you sure know how to throw a thrill into Gene!!!!

lmtoth2 · 08-13-2008, 06:12 PM

That's very good news.

We found a growth on Dexter's chest several months ago - the vet shaved the area and had us put ointment on it - turns out it was just a sore and not a tumor. He told us what you said - in young dogs theses are almost always harmless and can go away on their own.

The vet did say that if it didn't go away it's possible they would need to remove it, but even that is not a big deal. Hope it goes away by itself

**lindamarie** · 08-13-2008, 06:27 PM

Aw Rumor!!!

Feel better and we're glad it's going to go away!!!!

doodleheaven · 08-13-2008, 06:42 PM

Glad it doesn't seem serious (I was nervous to open this post!). I agree with the others though, Rumor you need to play this one out a bit and get some extra goodies!!

**MaxandMe** · 08-13-2008, 07:16 PM

Oh (((((((Gene and Rumor)))))))))))))))))))))))
you've both been thru the mill lately but i am really happy to hear
it's not very serious and treatable

HUGS and kisses to Rumor (include jonah and miko) from me max peanut and Luna too

doodledash · 08-13-2008, 07:18 PM

Sending you big hugs and licks from us here too.x

Ronnie · 08-13-2008, 08:20 PM

Fred has had histiocytomas. The first he was a little under a year and it was on the elbow of his front leg. We started with a wait and see but he kept on licking it, and then it started bleeding really hard--it had started to spot bleed just a little the night before--probably from licking or rubbing since it was on his elbow joint. I was glad I was home when it happened because I took him to the vet right away and it was removed surgically. The second was on his tail, probably about 6-8 months after the first, and that one he left alone and after a few months it went away. Fred is 4 now and hasn't had any more of them.

blueteal · 08-13-2008, 08:23 PM

Very glad to hear it is a "safe" tumor..............
Use the face Rumor get lots of treats.............

08-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Rumor's Tumor Took Rumor to the vet today. The vet said it's possibly a histioctomas tumor (wow, that's a mouthful!). It's a non-cancerous tumor in younger dogs that usually goes away all on it's own. Just to be sure that it's not just an injury related booboo (clinical term), he's going to be on antibiotics for two weeks. He loved the attention at the vets, especially the praise from the vet himself! He weighed in at a perfect 57.5# and made the vet's day!! Here's a link on the tumor http://www.vet.uga.edu/VPP/clerk/woods/index.php __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

08-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Vet said if it's an infection, 2 weeks. If a tumor, 8-12 weeks. It is yucky looking, but doesn't hurt him. __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

08-13-2008, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Aww Rumor...so glad to hear it's not serious.....lap up all the extra attention while you can!!! ((((((((Rumor))))))) from us all!!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

08-13-2008, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	Good news...I guess, but be sure to look a little sad and whiney a couple of times Rumor. Maybe it will get ya something special from Dad.!!! __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

08-13-2008, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
tykesmom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,120	Thank goodness it's not malignant! My heart stopped there for a second when I saw the title of your post, Gene! Rumor, you can get lots of extra treats and attention out of this one for sure!!! __________________ Kim and Tyke "You say dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there long before any of us." - Robert Louis Stevenson

08-13-2008, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
sharon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 148	Happy to hear that its nothing serious. I hope it clears up quickly.

08-13-2008, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	poor baby, so glad it isnt a CA tumor !! hugs and smoochies from Tennessee

08-13-2008, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Wow Rumor you sure know how to throw a thrill into Gene!!!! __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

08-13-2008, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	That's very good news. We found a growth on Dexter's chest several months ago - the vet shaved the area and had us put ointment on it - turns out it was just a sore and not a tumor. He told us what you said - in young dogs theses are almost always harmless and can go away on their own. The vet did say that if it didn't go away it's possible they would need to remove it, but even that is not a big deal. Hope it goes away by itself __________________ Leslie

08-13-2008, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Aw Rumor!!! Feel better and we're glad it's going to go away!!!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

08-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
doodleheaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 560	Glad it doesn't seem serious (I was nervous to open this post!). I agree with the others though, Rumor you need to play this one out a bit and get some extra goodies!! __________________ Lily and Bailey

08-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Oh (((((((Gene and Rumor))))))))))))))))))))))) you've both been thru the mill lately but i am really happy to hear it's not very serious and treatable HUGS and kisses to Rumor (include jonah and miko) from me max peanut and Luna too __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

08-13-2008, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
doodledash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 513	Sending you big hugs and licks from us here too.x

08-13-2008, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 183	Fred has had histiocytomas. The first he was a little under a year and it was on the elbow of his front leg. We started with a wait and see but he kept on licking it, and then it started bleeding really hard--it had started to spot bleed just a little the night before--probably from licking or rubbing since it was on his elbow joint. I was glad I was home when it happened because I took him to the vet right away and it was removed surgically. The second was on his tail, probably about 6-8 months after the first, and that one he left alone and after a few months it went away. Fred is 4 now and hasn't had any more of them. __________________ Ronnie Fred's mom

08-13-2008, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Very glad to hear it is a "safe" tumor.............. Use the face Rumor get lots of treats.............

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