Jet's Furkid Palace: Bender's an old lumpy man

Friday, April 5, 2013

Bender's an old lumpy man

Bender had three lumps examined by the Vet this evening. She took a fine needle aspiration of two of them and concluded they were fatty lipomas which we need to keep an eye on. The lump under his collar is a wart-like growth and they will only take it out if it turns black or gets irritated. It's probably a good thing that Bender isn't often walked using his collar - we have a harness for him.

They did the lump check for free as well, which I think is a sign of an awesome Vet. I have been briefed to keep an eye on them and make sure they don't change. She also said that if he suddenly sprouts more lumps then bring him back as well.

He now weighs 30 kilograms, and the Vet said that was a good weight for him because he still has a waist. She wasn't concerned about him not eating as much as he used to as now that he is getting older he is moderating his weight himself.

All in all, good news!

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What Remains Now · 625 weeks ago

That is good news. Sounds like you have a great vet, which is such a comfort.

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Kirsten · 625 weeks ago

Yes, that IS a great vet! Lamar has had some lipomas for years too, and they have not changed much so our vet says not to worry about them either. Glad Bender is just fine--he is such a cutie!

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jetsagenda 82p · 625 weeks ago

It's a good sign that Bender likes her. She is a really good doggie vet, and understands him well. I hadn't met her yet, but Bender recognised her voice while we were waiting (he usually goes with N) and he seemed happy to see her.

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Hazel · 625 weeks ago

So glad the lumps are not serious! Our babies should not have terrible diseases ( in a perfect world)!

Your vet sounds great!

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houndstooth4 82p · 625 weeks ago

I'm glad those lumps aren't serious! They sure keep us on our toes as they get older. You're lucky that he's maintaining his weight so well, too!

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jetsagenda 82p · 625 weeks ago

Yeah its' good to know that I don't need to worry if he doesn't finish his dinner. :)

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YIKMDLF · 625 weeks ago

We are glad it was good news. Blue has a number of lumpy bumps as well and seems to sprout them overnight. He's got a cyst, a wart and now 2 suspicious lumps on his neck. We've had all vet inspected and so far we too are on lump watch.

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jetsagenda 82p · 625 weeks ago

Hm they must be very obvious on a Greyhound too. One of Bender's is quite deep and hard to see, but the vet said don't go checking them every week or we will go crazy.

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gyeong · 624 weeks ago

I was surprised when Parker first got lumps, but he is 13 now, and we are used to his 'old man bumps'. The vet said it was the Labrador side of him.

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bestessay · 411 weeks ago

He sure is a cute looking dog and the good thing is that you have been taking good care of your pet. He seems to be really waiting for going for a walk if you are going on a walk.

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