Topic: found a lump in Issey...RIP ISSEY xx (Read 99206 times)

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2009, 11:37:31 AM »

Scrap that -

Just phoned and my vet isnt in tomorrow (and i wont have anyone else deal with her) so she is going in Monday, which actually gives the antibiotics a few more days to work

Liz · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2009, 11:34:25 AM »

Michelle all fingers and paws crossed here at teh Clan for Issey and you for tomorrow

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2009, 11:31:33 AM »

Sadly the lump hasnt responded to antibiotics so Issey will be going in tomorrow for a biopsy

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2009, 13:41:53 PM »

She sounds a little star and a true fighter and survivor. Fingers crossed for her

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #31 on:** March 10, 2009, 12:49:27 PM »

So sorry that it could be lymphoma, but even if it doesn't go down, the vets aren't going to know until after a biopsy is done so try to think positive and hopefully either the antibiotics will work or it is one that is benign and can just be removed. Swampy had a post vaccine lump that the vets thought could be fibrosarcoma from examining it, they waited a month, it didn't get any bigger so did a normal lump removal and it was benign.

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #30 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:58:56 AM »

Oh I'm so sorry honey but as everyone says, make sure you write down all your questions for the vets and that they do thorough tests before and drastic action. Issey is in the best hands though.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #29 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:55:59 AM »

Quote from: ccmacey on March 09, 2009, 23:08:57 PM

How old is Issey?

She is only 5yrs old CC

She has had a hard life. She was found as a feral kitten in a stable, I took her on at about 6wks old.
By 10wks old she had cat flu and calici virus, I nursed her for weeks and nearly lost her a couple of times.

She had terrible breathing problems and when she was 6mths old it was found she had a tumour in her soft pallet, My vet tried to Op on her but she went "blue" under the anthesetic...took them 35mins to get her back.
She was then sent to a hospital where the tumour was successfully removed.

Because of her nearly dieing under anthesetic i was told to delay her being spayed. She came into season a couple of moths later and i told hubby and Son NOT TO LET HER OUT ....but one morning Hubby felt sorry for her and let her in the garden...even though there were 3 stray male cats camped out there !!!!! Hubby heard a strange noise and found the ginger one on top of her

Anyway.....4 beautiful kittens were born, Issey then had mastitis really bad and i had to bottle feed the kittens (We kept all 4 kittens btw)
I caught Daddy one day and sadly he tested positive her FIV....I had Issey and the kids tested but thank goodness they were all negative.

She is still a dedicated Mum and even now Rocky, at 4yrs old, still suckles on her at night

clarenmax · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2009, 09:30:34 AM »

Hope the anti'bs bring the lumps down honey, if not, then try not to panic until you know what you're dealing with ..... hard I know

Fingers crossed its not as bad as you are thinking right now

woodlandcats · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2009, 08:41:40 AM »

I know it's not the same, but my dog already has 5 malign tumours removed (mast cell tumours).
So please don't panic too much.
You are in my thoughts

Leanne · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2009, 08:26:12 AM »

Keeping everything crossed for you and Issey

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:57:04 AM »

FIngers crossed it is just a viral infection infecting her glands. Hope the antibiotics work

Bazsmum · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2009, 03:11:56 AM »

Sending positive vibes~~~~~

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2009, 23:08:57 PM »

Hopefully is not as serious as first thought

How old is Issey?

bonnielass · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2009, 21:45:42 PM »

Im so sorry to hear it could be lymphoma, but like everyone else heres hoping its just an infection, sending lots of positive vibes for Issey and calming ones for you

pappilon · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2009, 21:29:39 PM »

Michelle i am sorry Issey has a lump, and i know your vet is a good one because you recomended them a while back when i was concern about my Phoebe, but my Boy has intestinal Lymphoma and was diagnosed in December 2007, but the RVC had to perform a BIOPSY to confirm it. Boy is still with us and doing ok with the treatments.

I agree with Stuart, i think its a bit drastic to be speaking about amputation!
Lets hope the antibiotics help and is not lymphoma.
Sending Issey lots of good vibes. x

Stuart · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:58:15 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on March 09, 2009, 18:48:20 PM

thing is i ask alot of questions so he gives me the answers....

Thats the Best Way Michelle, if you don't ask, you don't find out

Misty has a lump near his windpipe, My vet guesses it's just a build up of calcium (because of the way it feel's)

Keeping everything crossed for Issey it's something that can be dealt with

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:52:31 PM »

I hope that this is just benign or an infrction

You need to write your questions down and get the vet to write down the answers,

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:48:20 PM »

Quote from: Stuart (Misty's Dad) on March 09, 2009, 18:42:46 PM

I'm Sorry that Issey has a lump Has the vet done test's on it ?? why does he think it's Lymphoma ??

don't know if you know this But My Misty has lymphosarcoma but He is doing ok for now

seems a bit drastic to be speaking about amputation without doing test's ??

Hi Stuart,

He thinks it might be that because of where the lump is and how it feels, he deff 100% ruled out a cyst or fatty lump.
I went in saying i thought it was a fatty lump ...he felt it and said it wasnt...so i asked what did he think it was...
but he said he wanted to try antibiotics first and if no change then biospy on friday

thing is i ask alot of questions so he gives me the answers....

Stuart · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:42:46 PM »

I'm Sorry that Issey has a lump

Has the vet done test's on it ?? why does he think it's Lymphoma ??

don't know if you know this But My Misty has lymphosarcoma

but He is doing ok for now

seems a bit drastic to be speaking about amputation without doing test's though??

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:23:53 PM »

I am sorry to hear that Issey's lump might be lymphoma, but as your vet thinks it could be an infection, I do so hope it is

I gather that lymphoma is more prevalent in cats with FeLV but, as I understand it, it does not necessarily mean that a cat has FeLV.

I hope the antibiotics do the trick for Issey

Mark · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2009, 18:23:23 PM »

Sorry Michelle but a Lymphoma is a tumour - hopefully it will be a benign one

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2009, 17:57:34 PM »

I am googling it but getting really confused... Also now cant remember what he was saying

Lymphoma isnt FeLV is it ?

He said about removing the lymph and then all the muscle around the leg which is difficult.....so i said do you mean removing the leg and he said yes
but then he threw another few words in and i cant remember them. (something about the type of Lymphoma)
He also said something about if it has travelled

(sorry just panicing )

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2009, 17:53:45 PM »

Oh No

Have everything crossed that the antibiotics work and it's not a lymphoma

Please give her a gentle

from me

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2009, 17:51:07 PM »

what a worry for you - I do hope it isn't as bad as you fear

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2009, 17:42:26 PM »

Ok here goes -

Its not a fatty lump

My Vet thinks it might be Lymphoma

He wants to try antibiotics first though just incase so she has had an injection but it the lump hasnt gone down by thursday evening I have to take her in on Friday for a biopsy

The ones in her neck are also bigger than they should be

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2009, 13:31:02 PM »

Hope the lump is nothing to worry about - looking forward to a positive update

Mark · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2009, 00:07:37 AM »

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,22697.0.html

Alice's thread cam undone and ended up as Willow's thread - so I started Willow a new one today - so 2 false alarms + Clapton's allergy sorted and £220 down

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2009, 23:08:53 PM »

Aw thanks guys

especially as some of you have had it in the same place (well your cats hehe)

I facebooked my vet (as you do lol) and he just texted me to say he is away till monday so i will wait and see him then (dont want to see a locom as its not an emergency)

Mark, wheres your thread ?

2d · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2009, 22:43:17 PM »

That's where Edward's lump was.

Which is not to worry you, because as it turned out, the lump at the top of his leg turned out to be inflamation due to arthritis, and the more sinister one was under his leg.

But really wishing you good luck with all my heart, and that you get good news about it.

bunglycat · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2009, 21:33:15 PM »

Smartie had one there and i had it removed -it was a fatty lump too .
Sohie had one on her chest that was removed and also a fatty lump -she now has another in the same place as Issey ! Probably another fatty lump - not sure whether to have this removed as well as she is almost 15 and its not bothering her.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2009, 20:07:13 PM »

hope all goes well at the vets

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2009, 19:26:19 PM »

Hope it's nothing untoward, let us know how she gets on

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2009, 18:35:34 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on March 06, 2009, 16:37:19 PM

Any ideas ?

That is in the exact same place as Blip's fatty lump. If I were a betting woman, I'd give good money that that's what Issey has there too.

Mark · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2009, 18:13:41 PM »

Did you see Alice's thread last week? - it turned out t be a fatty lump which is probably all Issey's is - definitely a good idea to get it checked.
I'm sure it will be fine Michelle

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2009, 16:37:19 PM »

Hard to explane where it is but here goes

Itss sort of in her back leg at the top...to the side...in the fatty bit...before it gets to her tail !

Will be taking her to vet tomorrow (if my vet is on) if not monday.

Really silly but i'm well worried about it

Any ideas ?

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