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I just found a hard growth on Shelby's left elbow. It's not squishy......it's hard and not too pliable. It was a non-specific STS on her right elbow that caused the amputation of that leg.
God, please don't let this be another one..................
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Oh I hope it's nothing serious!!! Sending good thoughts your way.
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Oh no- I know it is hard not to worry. I know well that knot in the empty stomach feeling when you find another lump.
When can you get to the vet? No matter what it is- knowledge is power.
Sending strong, positive thoughts your way.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Thanks guys.....I knew this was about the only place where you could literally and figuratively be wigged out and not be criticized.
She is scheduled for a FNA on Tuesday.....if he sees ANYTHING suspicious, it's getting sent off. We've been down Cancer Road too many times not to be concerned, but I'm trying to muster up the positive energy and thoughts I always encourage others to have.
Thanks for being here for us 🙂
Oh we get the worrying part, really!
Try not to panic. Look at it this way, at least you noticed it and now you have a plan. One hop at a time, remember?
Many people miss the lumps and bumps until they are really large. So keep on being a great patient advocate, and know that she's in good hands with you and your doc.
Please keep us posted OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh gosh! Please let it be nothing! Pleae let us know when you find out!
We would never ever criticize! I can only speak for ourselves...and not the monkeydogs!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Sending positive thoughts your way and praying too! Hoping it's nothing!
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
Praying for the best for your Shelby. It is scary as we wait and wonder. We all know how you feel and we are all here for you. Sure hoping that it is nothing. Good luck!
we're sending our best ET juju to our buddy shelby - hopefully this is just a minor bump in a long road. as karen said, knowledge is power. paws crossed for the best possible diagnosis!!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Said a prayer for Shelby!
Hope tues brings relief from worry and good news!
We will keep praying and hoping!
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