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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Have any of you had a dog have a tumor removed? If so can you estimate the cost?
My rescued dog has a tumor on his side and it has really taken off in size. As an unemployed person I have no money for extras and that, unfortunately, means dog surgery, and I'm trying to figure out how much I need to beg borrow or steal to save my dogs life, that or I have to have him put down. I just need a ballpark number, the vets around here are not willing to give a cost estimate w/out a visit and right now that is out of the question. I appreciate any input from those that might know. Thank you. |
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
When I was younger, our mini poodle developed skin tumors later in his life. We had them removed once, but I couldn't tell you how much it cost. Although, I doubt it could have been too much, or we wouldn't have been able to do it. A few others came after, and we just dealt with them.
I'm not surprised that vets won't give an estimate. I'm sure it depends on the size and type. You'll also probably be looking at anesthesia, and if the tumor's very large, you may need skin grafts. Here's an article that describes different types and treatments for dogs: http://www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Health-C......pes.aspx My thoughts are with you. It's certainly not easy making decisions like these.
Michael J.
�Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.� --from Shakespeare�s �As You Like It� |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
TY, this one went from what I thought was rib damage (he was abused his first year) to pretty large, half a grapefruit, quickly.
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Woland Special user 680 Posts |
MagicSanta,
I'm sorry for your trouble. It depends on where you live, I think. But I would be surprised if this could be done for less than several hundreds of dollars. But don't give up! Talk to people in the area, there may be a dog rescue group that would help you out with this. Woland |
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Micheal Leath Inner circle 1048 Posts |
How old is the dog?
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
He's about two I think. We rescued him when he was close to one and had him almost a year, maybe a bit more.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I had a cat once that developed a tumor under her chin, about the size of a marble. Not as big as the one on your dog to be sure. But, there was an interesting fix to this.
We had friends who lived on a farm, and basically lived life by homesteading philosophy. The lady took a small rubber band and wrapped it tightly around the tumor, forming a choke off point. In time, the tumor's blood supply being cut off, dried up and eventually fell off. That was when the cat was about 10. She lived to be 19. I'm not recommending the proceedure, but wanted to share the story.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Hi MagicSanta,
Dunno where to start so I'll just jump right in. First it would be helpful to know how large is this "tumor" and is it soft or hard? The reason I'm asking is that lumps/bumps/warts are extremely common in old dogs - my last three all had them. Depending on the breed it's easier for the pet owner to see them on their short coated dogs. Yours is still fairly young but as it's a stray you may have an older dog that has behaved in a puppy like manner and not shown it's true age. Back to your question and I'll also relay the exact thing that I also dealt with this summer. The SPCA called me and asked me to foster an old dog that was scheduled for euthansia. This wasn't due for any behavioral issues but because his body had numerous lumps and bumps and the shelter couldn't afford his medical cost. Don't get me wrong it's not an expensive procedure at all - vets need to aspirate the lump to make sure it's not cancerous. In fact, the majority are shown to be benign fluid filled lumps. Sadly the old guy came in when the shelter was dealing with 20 puppies that had just been seized in cruelty cases as well as an overwhelming amount of kittens. The choice was made due to his age, lack of funds and who would have the best chance at adoption. I didn't want another dog, let alone a male , so I said no but I would contact a rescue of that breed. The rescue was out of my area but I agreed to spring him. I won't get into the story at this time but I did take him to the vet to have his numerous lumps aspirated. This means a vet inserts the needle into the lump and withdraws fluids which are checked under a microscope. THE COST IS THE VET VISIT..25 TO 50 DEPENDING ON THE VET, AND APROX 50 FOR THE ASPIRATION. That's to answer your question but it really depends on the going rate of vets in your area. Good luck with pup and MagicSanta I know you have a good heart under your gruff exterior, so please give this dog a chance. If you do find out the news is not good then you will have a difficult choice but at least pup has been given the chance. I also know that sometimes that's easier said than done and times are tough but call and make the appointment and then PM me. :O) C PS I still have "Gilligan" and now that I've named him...he's mine! Sigh four large male dogs....whaddamynuts? |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Thank you. It is right at the end of where his rib cage is and softish, around the size of a grapefruit but doesn't poke out that much. He is only around two because the person I took him from was my neighbor. I'm actually wondering if his problem, why he is dragging around, is related to not pooping. I'll get him into a vet next week and deal with it somehow.
He was fine before I left to take my wife to the doctor the other day and dragging that night, that was Wednesday. He's walking funny but the bump shouldn't have caused that. He's a short haired pit/boxer mix. |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
Wish I could help with this one. Have a soft spot for animals. Hope he pulls through.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Thank you. He's a good dog and he had a rough life the first year. He's really sweet and actually saved a cat a few days ago and now that cat follows him around. Since he's sick he's not moving around much and he's sleeping about four feet away and that cat is in the house next to him.
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Hi Again,
Another possibility is Bloat which although rare ..affects large chested dogs like yours. The intestines become twisted and it's very painful. The dogs stop eating and drinking. If this were the case than Pup would need to be take to the vet asap as this is a medical emergency. Hopefully that's not the case, and just a benign lump of some sort. My dogs are sending sloppy kisses to your pup and I'm sending positive thoughts. C |
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
>>Makes note to self..don't post when overtired or spell check as too many typos in my current post. :O)
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Christopher Lyle Inner circle Dallas, Texas 5698 Posts |
Pretty Sure Danny Doyle's pup had issues like this...you may ask him.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Thanks to the kindness of a member here and another magician my dog was able to get into the vet today. The thing was a giant abcyst (sp?) caused most likely by a bite from a cat or dog and it just took off until it was almost the size of half a bowlingball and the dog couldn't really walk and had stopped eating and all that. The vet was able to open it up and drain out the fluids, give him a shot and some meds and he is going to be fine. It was gross.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
Good to hear. Thanks for the update.
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
Awesome! Glad he's on his way to recovery.
Michael J.
�Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.� --from Shakespeare�s �As You Like It� |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Right now he is curled up next to his mother and his kitten is next to him.
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abc Inner circle South African in Taiwan 1081 Posts |
Didn't post bfore because I had nothing to say, but I followed the thread and I am glad the dog is fine.
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
I'm glad the dog is OK. (The idea of a dog that has his own cat is just... weird.)
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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