Rutherford BACK from surgery......AGAIN!

[jenluckenbach]

Only a little over 4 months ago Rutherford had a lump removed.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...having+surgery.

It was determined to be a fibrosacroma. And there was a possibility of return.

Well, it is back with a vengence. And this time it has opened up through the skin. (picture attached)

He also has a bony lump on his rib cage. After an xray, the vet cannot say what it is. The good news is that she doesn't feel it is (nor is it causing) bone cancer.

The other bad news is Rutherford had bladder and kidney stones, more than he had at the time of his other surgery. And since he is already eating the prescription food, and since the crystal he has are calcium oxylate, the vet says there isn't a whole lot more to do for him. And she simply does not feel he should go through a surgery to open his bladder again. Her hope is that since he has had the PU surgery, that these stone can pass without problems.

But back to the open sore...... It should be removed. But there are no guarrentees that it won't return. But I feel because of how fast it has grown and the fact that it is opening up, that it should be removed ASAP.

Rutherford's surgery will be Sept 4th. Poor guy has really gone through a lot. And he is a real trooper about it.

[jazzcat]

Oh no!!! Poor Rutherford, he's been through so much.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. He's always been one of my favorite's. I sure hope that his surgery will go well and that this time his lump doesn't come back. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Catty1]

Oh, no, Rutherford!

I don't know a lot about fibrosarcomas...are they the ones that can appear at vaccination sites? Hopefully they are not systemic, and that removing this will prevent a return.

I thought there was a food that worked on his type of crystals and stones...poor baby!

Prayers that he gets all fixed up and all better soon!

How are his spirits? His appetite?

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Medusa]

Goodness, Rutherford has had his share of problems. We'll be sure to pump up the prayer volume for this guy's surgery.

[kb2yjx]

Prayers for Rutherford!!! Hugs for Jen!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is home from his day at the vet.

The clinic's other vet did his surgery. When he looked at the xray taken by the first vet, he felt that Rutherford's lungs looked slightly clouded. He questioned whether this could be the cancer moving to the lungs. If it were, then the anesthesia would not be a good idea.

Since the lump to be removed was shallow, he decided to take it without general anesthesia. (this actually worked in everyone's favor. Cheaper! Also less recovery time for Rutherford)

This vet also can't say what the other more bony lump is. Except that removal does not seem to be an option. So, whatever it is, Rutherford will have to live with it.

So now my boy is all shaved now again, with a bunch of staples in him. But he sure deserves all the help I can give him......he is the best little lap buddy and sweetheart.

[Medusa]

Aw, lots of (((HUGS))) to you and gentle pets to Rutherford. I sure hope he's comfortable for a long time to come.

[Catty1]

Gentle kisses on that sweet forehead. I hope you feel better soon, sweetheart!

[momtomany]

Please feel better and prayers for you and your fur momma.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm glad that the vet used local anesthesia both for Rutherford and for your pocketbook! I hope he is feeling better each day.