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Toppingfrmbottom -> The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:43:49 AM)

All the results are about cebacious cysts or tumors or forum post where ppl ask questions like help! I found a lump on my dog what do I do??? Or sites talking bout how to tell if your dog has cancer etc.



Needless to say that's not at all what I'm looking for:/



TallullahHk -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:48:07 AM)

Ask your vet to explain it better. Did you actually take the dog there or is this a telephone assesment based on your description?



mnottertail -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:48:10 AM)

Did he do a test to know which it is?



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:53:00 AM)

I took her in both times it needed looked at. When it first presented Because it presented as a lump with an open center that was raw and bloody and then I had her in just recently, 12-10 to be exact because it had scabbed over, but she was messing with it and making it bleed.
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ORIGINAL: TallullahHk

Ask your vet to explain it better. Did you actually take the dog there or is this a telephone assesment based on your description?




OttersSwim -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:54:21 AM)

Typically, a vet can test a lump by sticking a needle into it and pulling out a "core" of cells. They examine that under a microscope to identify the type of cells. Sebaceous cysts are fairly common on certain breeds like Goldens...but so is cancer, so it is worth getting them looked at and tested.

EDIT to add: Generally sebaceous cysts are non-cancerous.



TallullahHk -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:55:07 AM)

And the vet didn't explain the diagnosis or tests?

Your vet should tell you that stuff. The internets can't tell you if your dog has cancer.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:55:12 AM)

He just looked at it, felt it and said it is a cystic mass and it will not go away by itself, we will have to. Have it cut off. It's not cancerous, and it's not dangerous per say, but it can get infected and then cause health issues, and discomfort.
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ORIGINAL: mnottertail

Did he do a test to know which it is?




TallullahHk -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:59:11 AM)

Seems like he gave you the answer to your question. If you aren't satisfied ask for blood tests or a test of the lump.



OttersSwim -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 11:59:24 AM)

How old is your pup and of what breed? When a dog of cancer-prone breeds get to a certain age, and you start finding lumps, many consider that par for the course and how much you can/should do about it is debatable.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 12:02:30 PM)

She will be 11 in 2013 . She's a golden retriever, and yes those are very prone to cancers and lumps and bumps and what have you. Skin tags too.
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ORIGINAL: OttersSwim

How old is your pup and of what breed? When a dog of cancer-prone breeds get to a certain age, and you start finding lumps, many consider that par for the course and how much you can/should do about it is debatable.




OsideGirl -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 12:06:58 PM)

Large breed dogs are also prone to fatty cysts as well.

Towards the end of my Indigo's life she had two fairly large ones (about a golf ball each). They do not go away by themselves, but they're also not life threatening.

I chose not to have them removed because at her age the anesthesia was too much of a risk. (She was 15 at the time)

You need to consider your dogs age, anesthesia risks vs the risk posed by those cysts.




Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 12:08:24 PM)

Well I was googling in the hopes to see if there was more info or ppl who's animal had this and their experience. With it or perhaps any difficulties they had.
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ORIGINAL: TallullahHk

Seems like he gave you the answer to your question. If you aren't satisfied ask for blood tests or a test of the lump.




Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 12:15:57 PM)

Yup. You do. In her case however if it can keep getting infected or she. Keeps bitting it open or the infection spreads or it hurts her, we may not have the choice of leaving it alone, or I would. She also has a growth rubbing her eye we have to have remove or it could affect her eyesight, so both would be done at same time, and blood pannels would be done to see if she was ok for sedation. They could also do a local for her cystic mass, she's well behaved enough she'd sit through it with just a local and pain management . If need be.
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ORIGINAL: OsideGirl

Large breed dogs are also prone to fatty cysts as well.

Towards the end of my Indigo's life she had two fairly large ones (about a golf ball each). They do not go away by themselves, but they're also not life threatening.

I chose not to have them removed because at her age the anesthesia was too much of a risk. (She was 15 at the time)

You need to consider your dogs age, anesthesia risks vs the risk posed by those cysts.






freedomdwarf1 -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 12:36:13 PM)

We had a female king charles spaniel a while back.
When she was about 8, she developed a couple of real nasty cyst masses that she kept chewing and they got infected.

The vet tested it and they were benign so he just operated and cut them out.
After about 2 weeks of recovery she was right as rain and she never developed any more.

The vet's bill was a mortgage but it was worth every penny to see our little dog back to good health [8D]



LaTigresse -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 1:34:03 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Toppingfrmbottom

Well I was googling in the hopes to see if there was more info or ppl who's animal had this and their experience. With it or perhaps any difficulties they had.
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ORIGINAL: TallullahHk

Seems like he gave you the answer to your question. If you aren't satisfied ask for blood tests or a test of the lump.




You've got all the answers you need. Anything you get here will be extraneous.



littlewonder -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 7:49:15 PM)

It's in a place the dog keeps messing with so yes it's going to continue to get infected and why he told you it needs to be removed. My sister's lab had the exact same thing and they had it removed for the exact same reason. He was about 10 at the time.



catcherintherye -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 7:54:02 PM)

I'm a big dog-lover and rescue when I can. I've never had to "buy" a dog. I just find them on the streets of Los Angeles.

I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars on Vet Bills. A long way of saying, I never find Dr. Herriot-type Vets. (If you don't know what I'm tallking about, google: All Creatures great and small.

I am very sad for you. Unless you are a Millionaire you are screwed!

I NEVER give money to animal rescue groups. I help people I know personally. I pray you all do as well.

Any dog lovers in the L.A. area write me!

Joe



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 8:47:13 PM)

It was estimated at about 300 last time I Had her at the vet but that's still a lot for us:/
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ORIGINAL: catcherintherye

I'm a big dog-lover and rescue when I can. I've never had to "buy" a dog. I just find them on the streets of Los Angeles.

I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars on Vet Bills. A long way of saying, I never find Dr. Herriot-type Vets. (If you don't know what I'm tallking about, google: All Creatures great and small.

I am very sad for you. Unless you are a Millionaire you are screwed!

I NEVER give money to animal rescue groups. I help people I know personally. I pray you all do as well.

Any dog lovers in the L.A. area write me!

Joe




littlewonder -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 8:55:01 PM)

Start saving up now or give her to a family that will take care of her health. These are the things people don't think about when they take on the care of a pet.



ServosCor -> RE: The vet says she has a cystic mass, however googling that is turning up nothing:/ (12/12/2012 9:12:45 PM)

Talk to the vet about a payment plan, and ask about him holding something for collateral.  Check w/ other vets who might work with you.  Also try the local humane organization to see if they have a special fund to help folks out.  My ex was the director of our HS and they were able to help many families with their 'special account' set up for just that purpose.  Good luck!



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