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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: maryas on June 23, 2011, 12:54:19 PM
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I found a lump next to her nipple about 5 weeks ago and forgot all about it until last week when I felt it again.
I took her to the vet this morning nd he said it's a mamary lump - as she's having no problems and it's not got any bigger he said I could leave it or have it removed. I went for removal - so I take her on Monday at 9.00 a.m.
I'm so scared she will hae cancer and I will loose her, can't stop crying.
Mary
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oh Mary hun, if they are saying you could leave it its probably nothing to worry about :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Ohhhhhhh Mary, I am sure she will be just fine, it may just be a fatty lump but best gone wnat ever it is and as it doesnt sound like it has grown that must be good news :hug: :hug: :hug:
Are they going to have it looked at after removal to make sure its known its OK ?
Loads and loads of good luck to Bonnie on Monday :hug: :hug:
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Mary - Am sure the vet would have said if they thought it more serious - but that does not stop us from worrying over our babes :hug: :hug:
Sending lots of good vibes for the beautiful Bonnie for her op on Monday and for you too :hug: :hug:
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Thanks guys :hug: - I know I'm probably worrying for nothing but you all know haow much she means to me after loosing Smudge.
Gill, Eddie did say 'to have it removed and see what it is' so I presume they will do tests or whatever - not had anything like this before so no idea.
She was so good bless her she laid down for him and not a murmer out of her. she had a fuss of him and me and some Dreamies in her carrier on the way home.
Mary
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Oh Mary, I know it is so much easier said than done but please try not to worry :hug:
Will be thinking of you both on Monday :hug:
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Mary,
I'm a vet nurse and see lots and lots of ops like mammary lump removals and mammary strips. In dogs and cats, these lumps are common, and nearly always nothing to worry about. They always take wide margins when removing them, too. If you're overly worried, ask the vet to send the lump to the lab for histopathology. That way you'll be happy in your own mind when the results come back.
I see things day to day with client animals, but when it's your own, it's a different matter! And lumps... we always assume the worst when we feel a lump, but most animal lumps are nothing at all, just lipoma's and cysts. Is Bonnie an older lady? If so, as the vet to put her on I/V fluids, too, as it will help her recovery hugely.
Do try not to worry (I really do understand how hard it is!) but I am sure she'll be absolutely fine :hug:
Liz xx
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Sorry to hear Bonnie has a lump Mary, please try not to worry too much :hug:
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Ooooh such a difficult one this Mary :hug: :hug: :hug:
Both our Gandolf and Tommie had lumps as they got older. I decided not to bother having removed just kept an eye out for any changes and to make sure they remained moveable rather than fixed. They were no real problem although think they were a little uncomfortable if I picked them up squishing the lumps :(
Their lumps were however on the sides of both puds and think maybe I'd also be inclined to go for removal if it were one of the girls and lump near a nipple but that's just me being a typical girl worrying like hell just coz of where it is :hug: I've had a lump meself in that vicinity and ended up being nowt ta worry about :)
Will be thinking of our gorgeous girl and her worrying ma next Monday :hug:
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As everyone else has said, try not to worry hun, I'm sure the vet woldn't have said it could be left if there was any chance it could be a nasty.
Take care and know that we will all be thinking of you and Bonnie on Monday xxxx
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Pointless telling you not to worry because I know you will, but as far as the op goes I'm sbsolutely positive she will be fine. As to the lump, as has already been said, by far the most likely scenario is that its nothing to worry about. But look at it this way, even if it is something sinister she has a far better chance of full recovery if its removed while its small.
I will be thinking of you both on Monday and sending lots of positive vibes. :hug:
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All fingers & paws crossed here at Chez Daisy for Bonnies recovery Mary.
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:hug: as has been said,the vets wouldnt have been happy to wait if they were concerned it was something sinister. impossible task as it is, try not to worry- Bonnie wouldnt want you distressed :hug:
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Thanks everyone - you're all saying exactly what I would be saying to one of you and I know I shouldn't worry. I know I'll be in tears when I leave her on Monday cos I used to cry when I left Smudge at the vet just to have her teeth cleaned :Luv2:
Liz I was going to PM you so thanks. She is 13 and I got her from RSPCA when she was 10, she'd been with them for 9 months as they removed her tail and gave her treatment until she was able to be fostered - I failed asa fosterer after 4 days and adopted her :Luv2: :hug: She also had to have lots of injections to make sure the scabs never came back - so I was backwards and forwards for over a year - fully clean now, bless her.
The vet that comes to the RSPCA have a surgery near the RSPCA and as they did her op and looked after her for 9 months I will be using that vet. They are also knocking me 20% off - I've already been told it will be between £130 and £150 minus the 20%. They even said I could pay in instalments. I have a Bonnie account in my drawer so I'll be ok.
Thanks again everyone - knew I could reply on you lot :hug: :hug: :thanks: :hug: :hug:
Mary and Bonnie
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Hi Mary,
The price they're quoting seems really fair. If she's 13, and you're happy to, I'd ask for her to be put on I/V fluids. It helps the anaesthetic, help the kidneys etc, and makes for a faster recovery overall for the older cat. They will no doubt keep her on the fluids the remainder of the day so she'll get the full benefit. I know at my mid-priced practice they charge clients £50 for I/V fluids, so it should be cheaper where you're going, plus you'll get your discount. It's really nice of them to offer instalments... not many vets do!!
I am sure she'll be absolutely, 100% fine :hug: I've nursed 20 year old cats, and they've been fine under anaesthetic! It's really good that she has no underlying health problems, too. You could also ask for a tin of AD wet food to bring her home with, if they have it. Hi calorie, great post-op food. Great for a recovering patient!
I know she'll be fine... and the lump'll be nothing to worry about, I'm sure. The op won't even take long... so her anaesthetic'll be quick.
Have a relaxing weekend with the lovely Bonnie...
Liz x
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Hi Mary,
You could also ask for a tin of AD wet food to bring her home with, if they have it. Hi calorie, great post-op food. Great for a recovering patient![/color]
Thanks Liz. So her usual Gourmet and Dreamies are not good enough? :rofl:
M&B
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:hug: It's natural to be worried as you love her so much. :hug: If you fancy meeting for coffee or lunch somewhere quiet on Monday send me a message. :hug:
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hugs to you Mary, i don't blame you for worrying, it's natural. i'm sure she'll be absolutely fine x
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I'm sure everything will be just fine, so stop worrying - ha! I know, much, much, easier said than done, especially when you've got the whole weekend to sit and think about it :hug: :hug: Sending good vibes for Monday :hug:
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Thanks again everyone :hug: :hug:
Jen, would love to meet up on Monday - I've PMd you.
Mary
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Only just seen this Mary, sending lots of good wishes for Bonnie on Monday and hugs to you both :hug: :hug:
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Good luck for Monday, Mary and Bonnie. :hug: :hug:
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Sending all the very best wishes for your beautiful Bonnie on Monday :hug: :hug: :hug: and some for you :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks guys - wish the weekend would just disappear and let it happen. Bonnie has no idea bless her. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Mary
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:hug: You're bound to worry and no amount of telling you not to will change that! But I'll still tell you to try not to worry too much! I'm sure it will be nothing and she will be absolutely fine. :hug:
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Thanks Susanne - I'll try ;)
Mary
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Good luck for today - I am thinking of you both. I hope Bonnie will soon be home and enjoying some Dreamies!
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good luck both :hug:
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Good luck for today babe xxxx :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you today... she'll be absolutely fine, I'm sure. Let us know when she's home. xx :hug:
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Sending lots of good luck vibes your way today xxx :hug:
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Just popping on to let you know I'm thinking of you and Bonnie. :hug:
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Keeping all paws crossed for both of you today and thinking of you both :hug:
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Good luck for today I am sure Bonnie will be fine and it's only a fatty lump
Sophie had a big one removed at 16 and is fine
Smartie had one removed too and it was nothing either
Better to have them gone so they don't turn nasty
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Sending some more good vibes and am sure Bonnie will be fine :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of Bonnie and you Mary :hug: :hug:
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Just topping up the good luck vibes for Bonnie and you Mary :hug:
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Im sorry Id missed this.
I hope everything is going well and Bonnie is home real soon
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love
Tab
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Hoping to hear some good news soon :hug:
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Hope everything went OK and Bonnie is home again :hug: :hug:
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Hope all is well and she's home tucking into her Gourmet dinner ;) :hug:
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hope you are ok Mary and Bonnie
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Hope everything is ok and Bonnie is home being pampered xxx
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Hope all is well :hug:
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Hoping all is well Mary .... :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hope you are both well :hug:
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A bright and cheerful get-well wish
especially meant to say,
That many warm and friendly thoughts
are with you every day
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My goodness I am worried.......where are you Mary?
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Just popping in to see if there is any news - fingers crossed that no news is good news :hug:
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Sorry everyone nad thanks so much for all your good wishes etc. Bonnie and I just got out of bed 1 hour ago :rofl: :Luv2: :hug:
They phoned at 1.00 p.m. to say she had come out of the anasthetic and was fine and I could pick her up at 3.30. The vet said they would send the lump off to see what it was so have to wait and see now. She's very well and has had 2 pouches of Gourmet and 1/4 of a packet of Dreamies and playing. We went to bed cos I thought it would be best for her to sleep a bit and I was knackered with not sleeping too well.
Take her back in a week to make sure the wound is ok.
She's sat on the window sill at the moment getting some fresh air from the slightly open window. Coming back from the vet was horrid with the warm weather - had all 4 windows open.
Mary and Bonnie xx
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So pleased she is OK and you :hug: :hug:
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Glad it went OK :) :crossed: for the results :hug:
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Glad to hear it all went okay and keeping fingers crossed for the biopsy results. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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:) So glad all went well and best wishes for the results :hug:
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So pleased everything went well Mary and keeping everything crossed for good news about the lump xx
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glad its all ok :hug:
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Glad it went ok and Bonnie is back home enjoying her home comforts and dreamies! Methinks she is going to be extra spoiled this next week! If that's possible, of course.
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Pleased it went well, finger crossed for the results. :hug:
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Pleased you're both OK. :)
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We iz glad dat owr fwend Bonnie iz ome and feelin betta. Yoo woz verry bwave Bonnie
luv Callie & Monty :hug:
(PS - Sasa we iz in hoomin bit todeys :rofl: )
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Great news, and I'm sure the tests will be fine.
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Thanks everyone and especially Callie and Monty who were very brave to dare to com eon the human bit :rofl: :hug:
Susanne - it is possible, I didn't think it was but I've outdone myself ;)
Mary
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Thats OK Callie an Monty...................tells yoo secret shhhhhhhh
We cats have da power to sneeak in ooman bit , but they cant sneek in our bit :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Hopes yoo feeeling good today Bonnie :hug: :hug:
Sasa
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Susanne - it is possible, I didn't think it was but I've outdone myself ;)
Mary
:rofl: You realise that you are now setting new precedents don't you? Bonnie now knows what you are capable of... ;D
Callie and Monty
It is alright to come in the human bit cos we are cats and we can go wherever we want. It's just that we dont' want to talk to humans cos they aren't as clever as us. But they are strictly banned from our special place cos we dont' want them knowing what we are up to.
Mosi who is also brave enough to come into the humans bit.
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Glad she's ok :hug:
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glad she is ok
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So pleased Bonnie is OK.
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So glad Bonnie was ok. Hope she us milking it for extra dreamies now :evillaugh:
When do you get the results? :hug:
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She's a bit livelier today and she's got her meow back - didn't realise I would miss it so much :hug:
Steff: don't know when I get results, they said it varies but they will call me asap.
Bonnie sends a big hug to everyone and says thank you. :Luv2: :hug:
:thanks:
Mary and Bonnie xx
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So glad you and Bonnie are feeling a bit better - she has Dreamies whats been your alternative ;)
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Aw Bonnie's such a good girl :Luv: :hug:
Hope the results come back clear sweetie xx
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So glad you and Bonnie are feeling a bit better - she has Dreamies whats been your alternative ;)
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That's it Liz, she has anything she wants and gets a lot more Dreamies than anyone on here. I think they were just poured in to her dish with a bit more love :rofl: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Mary
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Hope all is well. Lots of love xxxx
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Thanks Si.
No news yet I'm afraid and Eddie wouldn't take Bonnie's stitches out cos they looked like she'd been having a go at them when I wasn't looking. :sneaky: :innocent:
Hope to have results of the lump by Friday and taking Bonnie for her stitches out Monday.
M & B xx
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Naughty Bonnie playing with her stitches! You will have to withdraw her dreamies as punishment...... ;)
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Naughty Bonnie playing with her stitches! You will have to withdraw her dreamies as punishment...... ;)
Ah, I think just a few Dreamies could be allowed for darling Bonnie :Luv2:
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Ah, just come back off holiday and wanted to catch up on this... SO glad Bonnie's well and recovering fine :) Keep us updated one the histo results are back.
Sending a hug to you both. :hug:
Liz x
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:thanks: Liz - hope you had agood holiday.
Susanne and Clare - you both know Bonnie and I so well and you definately know that Bonnie, Naughty and Dreamies will NEVER be in the same sentence in this house.
My mum's neighbour even bought her a new mouse the day after her op :Luv2: :hug: and she's not even met her but she has seen loads of pics and heard all about her.
Mary
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Glad Bonnies come on Mary!
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Susanne and Clare - you both know Bonnie and I so well and you definately know that Bonnie, Naughty and Dreamies will NEVER be in the same sentence in this house.
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Got a call today to say Bonnie's results are back and everything looks ok but will double check with the vet and he will let me know on Monday when I take her for her stiches out.
So although it's not 100% clear just yet I think it's going in the right direction.
Mary
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Great news, hopefully the news will also be good on Monday and you can breathe a huge sigh of relief!
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I am sure the news will be kust the same on Monday :hug: :hug:
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That sounds like good news ;D
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great news Mary hun
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Still not 100% happy.
Bonnie saw the vet, Eddie today and he took her stiches out but the wound is very red and inflamed. He said he was worried it might be the lump growing back again.
But he is hoping it's just inflamed from her licking it and biting at the stitches and hopefully now the stitches are out szhe won't be touching it. He has given me some gel to put on the wound twice a day and go back next Monday. I am really starting to ate Mondays.
One good thing is that she's not ill with it and still playing and eating her Dreamies. :Luv2: :hug:
Mary and Bonnie
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she has probably just been pulling - I remember my vet when amber bit her tongue going on about tumours and god knows what, I said that she had bitten it but she wanted to do biopys and stuff, anyway she agreed to give me a week to see if it healed or grew - it healed and she was fine - I'm sure it will be the same for bonnie - tell her she'll have a lampshade if she's not good
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It's just with him saying he was "worried" that got to me Dawn. Bonnie's seen Eddie a few times but he's more professional and think I've only seen him smile twice. Kirsty who Bonnie sees most of the time is more friendly and such a lively jokey person and she would tell me straight but say I had nothing to worry about and joke about.
I'm trying my best to be positive and I assume even if the lump does come back there will be nothing wrong with it like the one that was removed - never thought to ask him that!! :doh:
It doesn't really help that I've never been through anything like this befre with not having ill cats - that's why it'e great hearing from you wonderful lot. :thanks: :hug:
Mary
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You need to get right back to the vet and ask them about the lump that was removed and what it was. Otherwise you will keep on worrying, probably about nothing and you have paid for this service.
Keep an eye on Bonniies scar and just go straight back if its not healing.........why cant you see your normal vet?
I am sure Bonnie will be fine :hug: :hug:
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Gill - Kirsty doesn't work Mondays and Eddie keeps saying to go back in a week and that falls on Monday. She had the op on a Monday cos that was the day there was a time spare.
The lump was ok - he said it was a tuma of some kind - my fault for not listening I was just so pleased it was ok. Then he went on about her wound and everything was just going in one ear and out the other.
If it gets wworse I will be there like a shot.
In fact if no one can answer this question for me I'm gonna phone him tomorrow: I've just read through the leaflet and all the way through it says your dog, no mention of cat. The gel is called Fuciderm Gel
Mary
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A day over a week wouldnt have mattered Mary, I would go to the vet you are most happy with.
Just done a quick search and cant see that gel being used on a cat...........I wouldnt use it, speak to your normal vet tomorrow and ask about the tumour too, probably benign, ask if it will regrow.
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This is really weirdd - I've found it on the internet and looked at 2 that are titled FOR CATS and in the text it says dog all the time.
http://www.petdrugs.com/cats/product/Fuciderm+Gel/1113/
I'll phone in the morning.
Mary
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The manufacturers have probably never goner to the trouble (and expense) of getting it licensed for use in cats but it is widely used.
I know I used it many years ago when Korky had an allergy and if this link works you will see that somebody on CatChat had your concerns.
http://www.catchat.org/discus/messages/18/367869.html?1295363164
I agree with the others - check what the results of the biopsy on the lump were because you are probably worrying unnecessarily. :hug:
I'm sure it is just a matter of naughty Bonnie interfering with her stitches and all will be fine now they are out. :hug:
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Thanks ever so much for that Carol. Can't open the link from here so I'll key in my ysername etc. on Catchat tomorrow and have a read of it as my eyes are aching ay the mo and I need to sleep.
Really appreciated.
Knew I could reply on my Purrs familt :hug: :thanks:
Mary
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It could just be scar tissue from removing the lump anthing which has had some trauma can become inflamed and feel lumpy underneath. Hopefully it will just settle down eventually :hug:
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Gill - Kirsty doesn't work Mondays and Eddie keeps saying to go back in a week and that falls on Monday.
Tell him you're busy on the Monday and can you make it Tuesday instead ;) Then try to see the vet you're more comfortable with.
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Hi Mary,
Just caught up with this again... Is the vet a new graduate or inexperienced? When lab results come back, they say specifically what the lump is, and give every bit of info required, so the vet should not need to check with another vet! If you go a day over on appointment, that is not a problem at all. Make sure you opt for the vet you prefer... I always do! And don't be afraid to ask them to clarify things to you. At the end of the day, they are providing you with a private health service, and you, as a client, are the priority, so ask away and get them to explain things clearly... I know a few vets that like to 'talk technical' and this is often no help to the client!
It sounds entirely like Bonnie's been licking/chewing the lump - this causes swelling and possible infection. I have never known of a lump come back that quickly... most likely tissue swelling due to Bonnie messing with the surgical site. It really is important for cats/dogs not to lick/chew... which causes no end of problems, so I think it is that. Cat's mouths have so much bacteria, it can get infected quickly and swell to form a 'lump' type appearance.
If you have an appointment with the bloke vet... change it to the lady you like. Don't hesitate, honestly. Bonnie is the priority, and you are also being her owner. From what you've said so far, I just think the male vet doesn't seem that experienced...
Liz xxx
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Thanks everyone :hug:
Liz, thanks for the info and Eddie's been there10 years or more! I spoke to Kirsty today and she comfirmed the Gel was ok for cats and told me not to worry about Bonnie's swelling. She goes on holiday tomorrow so I will be seeing Eddie next Monday and hopefully Bonnie's swelling will have gone down.
Must admit the are is more pink this evening that the fierce red that it was but swelling still there.
Mary and Bonnie sending lots of love and thanks to you all. :hug:
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Bonnie's got the all clear
Thank you all for your support.
Mary and Bonnie xx
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That's fantastic news, what a huge relief for you!
Bet you're still spoiling her though! ;) :)
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Bet you're still spoiling her though! ;) :)
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:innocent: :innocent: :rofl: How did you guess? Correct of course - I bought her a new toy.
Mary
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great news, really pleased to read this.
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Excellent news! :briggin: Now you can relax completely. x
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Wonderful news ;D
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Another banana/chicken combo moment if ever there was one! :wow:
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Just wonderful news, so pleased ;D ;D
A cream cake for yourself maybe :innocent:
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great news mary :hug:
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Wooohooooooo
Im so pleased
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:hug: ;D :Luv: XXXX
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Woo Hoo excelent news. So pleased Bonnie is fine ... big hugs from me and the furry purries xxxx
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Thanks ever so much everyone :hug: :hug:
Bonnie's got a smile on her face now I've taken the cat carrier upstairs out of the way :Luv2: BUT, she has her annual booster in August ;)
Mary
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Fantastic news Mary - sooooooooooo pleased for you and Bonnie xxx ;D
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excellent news!
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Thanks guys. I am so relieved.
Mary