I hang around on a long hair care forum and today a woman posted in the pet section about her dog. I got her permission to cross post to some animal forums. I posted on two of my dog sites, but I'm not getting many responses. I know that this is a cat site, but I also know that there are alot of knowledgable dog people on this site too. It probably doesn't even matter if this was a dog or a cat. I'm sure that the question can relate to both animals. I have never had to deal with tumors and biopsys, so I couldn't really answer everything in depth as is needed. I know that alot of you here have dealt with tumors in your dogs and cats and are much more knowledgable in this subject than I am. So here is her post .................................................. ..........................
Well my dog has developed a mysterious tumor (pronounced TOU-ma - JK) on his back . I went in for an exam and asked the Dr. about it this afternoon. I have watched it grow for about a month, it is black and lumpy, although not larger that a tiny freshwater pearl (the only descriptive i could think of..) and relatively flat(like a wart? a flat one). I NEED to have his nails cut, under anesthesia, because he is intolerant of having them done. I've been through it all, and in order for the Dr. to trim them properly, the quicks and stuff, he must be put under. So I was thinking of having the tumor removed at the same time. It is going to cost 200$ just for his nails and the fixin's, plus an additional 200 for the tumor and biopsy.
So my question is this .. Can I forgo a $100 biopsy? I mean if I get it cut off...I can save 100$ And I am not by any means wealthy. I wanted to get his nails done now, so that I could just walk him in the summer and grind em on pavement, and then have him sedated and trimmed in the winter..I just figure that if he has any more melanomas on his skin, I will notice them immediately, like this one. But, 400$ for a surgery??? OMG . Are there any homeopathic doggie cures for weird growths? I am more than willing to spend 20 dollars on something that "may " not work, as I am willing to get it cut off ASAP if need be. I just don't want my boy sick.
On a side note, he has very short hair (shar pei/ aussie shep mix) so I can see changes in his skin.
Thanks for your help and attention in this!
-monica and legs
Well my dog has developed a mysterious tumor (pronounced TOU-ma - JK) on his back . I went in for an exam and asked the Dr. about it this afternoon. I have watched it grow for about a month, it is black and lumpy, although not larger that a tiny freshwater pearl (the only descriptive i could think of..) and relatively flat(like a wart? a flat one). I NEED to have his nails cut, under anesthesia, because he is intolerant of having them done. I've been through it all, and in order for the Dr. to trim them properly, the quicks and stuff, he must be put under. So I was thinking of having the tumor removed at the same time. It is going to cost 200$ just for his nails and the fixin's, plus an additional 200 for the tumor and biopsy.
So my question is this .. Can I forgo a $100 biopsy? I mean if I get it cut off...I can save 100$ And I am not by any means wealthy. I wanted to get his nails done now, so that I could just walk him in the summer and grind em on pavement, and then have him sedated and trimmed in the winter..I just figure that if he has any more melanomas on his skin, I will notice them immediately, like this one. But, 400$ for a surgery??? OMG . Are there any homeopathic doggie cures for weird growths? I am more than willing to spend 20 dollars on something that "may " not work, as I am willing to get it cut off ASAP if need be. I just don't want my boy sick.
On a side note, he has very short hair (shar pei/ aussie shep mix) so I can see changes in his skin.
Thanks for your help and attention in this!
-monica and legs