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DSB replied on 05/03/2017 16:48

DSB

Posted on 05/03/2017 16:48

Little Lizzie has developed a lump in her neck area. Obviously we are really worried about it. She has been to see the vet who thought it might be an infected saliva gland. Unfortunately the antIbiotic and anti-inflamatories did no good so they took a soft tissue sample. It came back and the result seemed complicated but they didn't feel there were cancer cells. As the lump is near to the jugular they wanted more investigation so they have referred her to the Willows, Solihul. She is due to go on Wednesday so we are all keeping our fingers crossed....

David

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DSB replied on 23/03/2017 23:43

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DSB

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Posted on 22/03/2017 20:29 by IanH

Sounds like good news, David.

They must wonder what on earth is going on - being left with strangers, in a strange place and having things 'done' to them.

But they are remarkably resilient and she will hopefully get back to normal very quickly.

Good luck and best wishes.

Posted on 23/03/2017 23:43

I have to admit, Ian, that always goes through my mind too. You can even explain to a small child the basis of what is going on, and at the end of it all they'll be coming home. As far as a dog is concerned, once you have left them, I guess they have no idea what is going on, or if you will ever go back for them. That's what I find particularly distressing. I'm sure I get more distressed than the dog!

The check-up went fine with our own vet yesterday - she is set too have the staples removed next Wednesday. Thanks for the good wishes.

David

Kerry Watkins replied on 24/03/2017 07:05

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Kerry Watkins

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Posted on 21/03/2017 19:33 by DSB

Really sorry to hear about your dog, Andrea and Kerry. Lizzie's problems are a lot less serious, but we did have the worry of that when the lump first appeared. I think we have been lucky, but I don't know what we would have done without the insurance. We're just keeping our fingers crossed that we have a problem free remainder of 2017.

David

Posted on 24/03/2017 07:05

Yes David, we had insurance and are the same as you. Pet Plan were absolutely magnificent with us, saving a lot of additional stress which we certainly did not need. The cost was more than the insurance cover but you do everything you can to help them.

we are keeping everything crossed for you both

A&K

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DSB replied on 29/03/2017 15:14

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Posted on 29/03/2017 15:14

All well that ends well! It looks as if we are reaching the end of the problem with Lizzie. She's had the staples taken out this morning and all seems absolutely fine. She's well on the road to recovery now so we are relieved all round. Furthermore our local vet took out the staples and didn't charge us for the appointment.

David