Absolutely devastated and can't think straight

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My GSD (now approaching 12 y/o) has been on and off for the last few weeks with her back legs - she had a fall in our kitchen a few weeks back (tiled floor) and the vet thought that that had caused her 'wobbly-ness' and said put her on Metacam which we did.
Whilst she was still happy to go for walks etc she became less interested in food so we took her back to the vets today. They thought the Metacam might have caused an upset tummy of some sort.

The outcome is they've found a large mass (sort of a large tennis ball size) in her abdomen. They don't know if its attached to her spleen, liver, stomach or pancreas or what it is.

Its become apparent over the last week and its nodular, not smooth. They think either a cancerous mass, or a blood filled mass such as a haematoma etc.
Anyway, they are taking her in tomorrow but have said that if its anything nasty or it is a blood filled mass and it ruptures, they'll let her go on the table.

I'm absolutely devastated, I don't know what the outcome will be or even if there could be any positive outcomes (I hope to God there is and its something that can be removed etc) but its not feeling likely.
I just can't believe it, I'm in shock - we knew she was never a straight forwards textbook dog and she's had such a lot thrown at her in her life but just the thought of losing her tears me to bits :(
K x
 
So sorry to hear this :(

Sounds identical to what happened to our older girl aged ten, was so suddenly diagnosed and such a shock, we had no idea (hers was football-sized so hopefully a better outcome for your girl x) they are too bloody stoic!

Hang on in there and stay strong for her x
 
Thanks CC and Lady La La.
It sounds horrible but we're worried about our Goldie too. If Tara goes on the table, I think she will panic as obviously she won't understand. If the worst does happen I think I will take her to uni for a week with me so she's not alone during the day - she can come to lectures with me and there's always someone home.
I'm just hoping to God there's a positive outcome, but obviously preparing for the worst.
Can cancerous tumours progress so quickly?
K x
 
I dont mean to get your hopes up but is it possible when she fell on your tiled floor she hurt herself and this has caused an internal haematoma.

A couple of years ago my 10yr brown Dobe developed a large lump under his jaw, the vet said it was a tumour as he could feel it attached to his jugular. I asked if he was in any pain as he was eating as normal and the vet said no but had 6-8 weeks at best. I decided to take him home and spoil him rotten until I felt he might be in pain. I read a herbal book I had which recommended turnips,parsley, seaweed & garlic in his feed and to brew a concoction of garlic in castor oil and massage into the mass twice a day, it also said it would take about 18days.. Well believe it or not it went in 18days, was it a cure for cancer no ,I believe he had a haematoma and my massaging it had allowed it to be reasorbed. What Im trying to say is vets do make mistakes but prepare for all eventualities and hope you are as lucky as I was, my dog lived for another 2 yrs and that lump never came back.
 
Dobiegirl said:
I dont mean to get your hopes up but is it possible when she fell on your tiled floor she hurt herself and this has caused an internal haematoma.

A couple of years ago my 10yr brown Dobe developed a large lump under his jaw, the vet said it was a tumour as he could feel it attached to his jugular. I asked if he was in any pain as he was eating as normal and the vet said no but had 6-8 weeks at best. I decided to take him home and spoil him rotten until I felt he might be in pain. I read a herbal book I had which recommended turnips,parsley, seaweed & garlic in his feed and to brew a concoction of garlic in castor oil and massage into the mass twice a day, it also said it would take about 18days.. Well believe it or not it went in 18days, was it a cure for cancer no ,I believe he had a haematoma and my massaging it had allowed it to be reasorbed. What Im trying to say is vets do make mistakes but prepare for all eventualities and hope you are as lucky as I was, my dog lived for another 2 yrs and that lump never came back.
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Its possible its not something suspicious but the vets are worried and are taking her in straight away as obviously there is the risk of it rupturing if it is a haematoma.
I'm really, really, really hoping its something like your Dobe had, as it seems to have come on very quickly but obviously we are aware that she's had a hard life and we want what's best and easiest for her.
I'm still hopeful though
K x
 
Thank you guys.
Jumping the gun a bit - and desperately hoping that we won't need these plans - but if the worst case happens, we've asked that our other dog can come in to see her as we've never had the opportunity before and have heard it helps.
Just really hoping we get to bring our girl back home tomorrow.
K x
 
Fingers crossed they can treat it and she comes back home much better. Sadly this is the toughest part of owning animals though isn't it - I think everyone can empathise with how you are feeling right now.
 
Thanks guys.
She's in now - walked off with the nurse, wagging her tail without a backwards glance! Typical isn't it :o
They're going ahead with the bloods and x-rays then will contact us before they proceed with the op - fingers crossed they find something treatable in the bloods or x-rays.

Definitely the hardest part of owning animals - fortunately they give us so much love and friendship back :)
K x
 
Thanks Tinkerbee.
I'm trying to keep my mind off it - doing Equine Disease work instead :rolleyes: they haven't got round to her yet, had a lot of emergencies in apparently. I bet she'll be barking her head off in the kennels, driving everyone potty.
K x
 
I'm sorry to hear this and no words of mine will help you but all of us here understand how you feel. All I can say is try and think positive and hope for the best and remember what a life you given her and can still give her.

If the worse does happen on the table just remember she wouldn't have suffered.

Chin up and we are all here for you x x x
 
Thanks HC, that's one thing I'd never want her to suffer.
I always see it as better a month too soon than a day too late.
I'm just hoping in this instance, the vets are wrong (and she said she was really hoping she was too).
K x
 
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