| a cropped cone...I cut off four inches |
for a hard lump on his shoulder.
He has many soft fatty lumps. I know because I examine and feel his little body and notice any changes immediately,
Liam has more lumps than I do.
Lipomas are fatty deposits.
And they can be large and are moveable
This new one was different.
small and immobile
see blog story about the past large lumps
https://liamlicks.blogspot.com/search/label/Lumpy%20Liam
we biopsied and the results were inconclusive.
surgery was the next option
done
and the cone was installed for protection. Much too big. I cut it down and he wore it for two days.. slamming into walls, getting stuck in the doorways, unable to negotiate the stairs, getting snagged on each carpeted step.
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| WEARING THE CONE |
and then I realized
there is no way he could reach his shoulder
unless he was channeling Linda Blair's head turning performance in the Exorcist
see how his head turns
no where near the shoulder
I took off the cone
But
I had already ordered a soft more mobile holiday themed cone from Amazon
and when it showed up, I put it on for a photo op
and we had a pose
the vet called with happy news
no cancer
a Fibroma
and here is what they are
I had one years ago
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/skin-disorders-of-dogs/tumors-of-the-skin-in-dogs
Fibromas resemble collagenous nevi or skin tags. Fibromas occur in all breeds but are primarily a tumor of aged dogs. Doberman Pinschers, Boxers, and Golden Retrievers are most at risk. The head and legs are the most likely sites. Fibromas appear as isolated, generally raised, often hairless lumps originating under the skin surface. They feel firm and rubbery (fibroma durum) or soft and mushy (fibroma molle) These tumors are benign and treatment is optional. However, complete surgical removal is recommended if they change appearance or grow large.
stitches came out this week
the wound cratered open
the edges were not kneaded together
we debated about returning to the Vet
I took out my surgical supplies from my post operative wounds
and committed myself to the job of healing
I was an able assistant in my own home care
I was eager to take on the job
I immediately violated a recovery rule by allowing Liam to take me on a long walk... the Parts Unknown places he visited were swampy. messy, wet and had other dogs...all a danger to a dog with an open wound
I did not read up before I ventured out
Now I did and am on board
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| HELP, MOM THINKS SHE IS A VET |
wound is healing and the walks will begin next week.
We all want it
I am losing 5000 plus Fitbit steps without my Liam walk
Woof, Woof
