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by Abby Normal on 16 April 2012 - 14:04
I think if you have definitely decided not to operate that there is little point in taking any further action.
The purpose of the ultrasound was for you to find out whether this had spread internally, with a view if it hadn't to removing the lump on her thigh. If you have decided not to do that, the ultrasound will serve no purpose, other than possibly to give you more to worry about.
I am sure you are making the right decision. Even when my girl had a small mass on her tail removed my vet was worried about having enough skin to close it as there is so little excess skin on the tail. It turned out OK, but if it hadn't, we were in for a lot of trouble which could have ended up with tail amputation, just from a small mass. If two vets did not leave you feeling confident then I don't think that they were feeling confident about it themselves. It would be a terrible thing if her last months or years were spent struggling with an open wound and the problems and pain it would bring, and as you say - there is always a risk with anaesthesia.
Juno11 has a good idea, maybe a homeopathic or naturopathic vet can offer something, it certainly won't harm even if it doesn't help.
Enjoy your girl, she's happy. It's all about making the right call for her. Spoil her rotten and to hell with the diet. I wish you both a lot more happy times together. Treasure every moment.
Do keep us posted as to how she is getting on.
The purpose of the ultrasound was for you to find out whether this had spread internally, with a view if it hadn't to removing the lump on her thigh. If you have decided not to do that, the ultrasound will serve no purpose, other than possibly to give you more to worry about.
I am sure you are making the right decision. Even when my girl had a small mass on her tail removed my vet was worried about having enough skin to close it as there is so little excess skin on the tail. It turned out OK, but if it hadn't, we were in for a lot of trouble which could have ended up with tail amputation, just from a small mass. If two vets did not leave you feeling confident then I don't think that they were feeling confident about it themselves. It would be a terrible thing if her last months or years were spent struggling with an open wound and the problems and pain it would bring, and as you say - there is always a risk with anaesthesia.
Juno11 has a good idea, maybe a homeopathic or naturopathic vet can offer something, it certainly won't harm even if it doesn't help.
Enjoy your girl, she's happy. It's all about making the right call for her. Spoil her rotten and to hell with the diet. I wish you both a lot more happy times together. Treasure every moment.
Do keep us posted as to how she is getting on.
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