Am I doing Right by Mz Logan? So Upset! UPDATE Apr 12

[K9karen]

Last week, while giving Logan a massage, I felt a small, hard lump, below where her navel would be, near her crotch. The vet immediately fit me in and took a needle biopsy. Today she called and said the results were inconclusive. Fatty tissue as well as lymphocites.

So I made the hard decision to have the lump removed on Thursday. If it's not serious, I saved her, if it is serious, I feel I hopefully nipped it in the bud.

Of course my heart is pounding and I feel sick. I can't stop petting her. Worse yet, I'll be alone and hope I can get her in and out of my new car, which is higher for her to to jump into. I have steps which she'll us up but not down. I don't want her to hurt herself.

Of course, she has no clue what's in store. So innocent. She just wants me to pet her, more than normal, so I'm praying she's feeling OK. She eats, drinks, poops normal. Her hip is bothering her, but that's not unusual.

Did I make the right decision, rather than ignore it? Please keep Mz Logan in your prayers. I can't stop crying. This was so sudden. The vet can't believe I found the lump, it's in a weird place.

[Freedom]

Yes, you did the right thing.

The vet will remove the lump and some tissue all around it. Be sure you have it sent to the lab for biopsy.

Mz. Logan will recover from the removal.

The biopsy results will tell you what that lump is and you need to know that You don't WANT to know, but yeah, you need to know.

The lab will also test the tissue all around the lump. You want that to be free of the cells in the lump -- which means the vet excised te whole thing, none of those cells are left in her body.

It will be scary / worrisome until you get that lab report back -- I know, I've been through this at least twice in the past 4 years, since getting dogs in my life.

I pray you get the same positive results I've had both times.

[Freedom]

I have steps which she'll us up but not down. I don't want her to hurt herself. . . . .

She just wants me to pet her, more than normal

Me again. She wants more petting, most likely because she is picking up on your emotions. IF you can (and this is NOT easy), try to live in the present, as she does.

So getting her up into the car will be alright. Getting her down, can you use a big beach towel, hold it around her middle and ease her down thee steps that way? Maybe practice a few times now, before her surgery.

[chocolatepuppy]

You made the right decision. Mz Logan will be in my prayers. {hugs}

[Alysser]

I think you made the same choice we all would have for Logan. Good luck to you and Mz Logan!

[captain]

Of course you made the right decision, because, either way - you would have worried .......... Miz Logan knows you are looking after her, and so do we.

Can someone help you get her in and out of the car at the Vet office?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, you made the right decision. I hope that there will be a good outcome. Mz. Logan remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Queen of Poop]

You've made the right decision. If you were to leave it alone it would haunt you and you'd eventually have to have it removed anyway. 5 years ago the lump in my breast wasn't cancerous but all I could think was get it out! Leaving it would have driven me crazy.

Try to be positive. You will be able to get her to/from the vet. She will do fine and will be just fine afterwards. Believe. You can do this!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Cincy has had more lumps and bumps removed then I can count. she has had some in the belly/mammary gland area, that although not cancerous the vet said had a good blood supply and all the signs of turning into cancer. She's had 1 at the base of her tail, and under her arm (neither cancer) and one on her leg (that was cancer). I think she has had a surgery every year for the past 2-3. Everytime I question if putting her under is the right thing. And everytime it works out just fine and she is her normal self long before she is allowed to play, and that is the biggest challenge!

You are doing the right thing and you are a great doggy mommy...that is why you found the lump most people wouldn't. Best wishes for Logan!

[moosmom]

Oh Karen, I'm so sorry!! I pray Logan will be okay and it's nothing to worry about. Either way, you DEFINITELY made the right decision. The animals can't take themselves to the vet. Poor baby. It's difficult trying to help them through it. That's all you can do. Like Sandie said, all animals know is the present. It's very difficult to do when you're heart is breaking.

and hugs,

Donna and furcrew

[Pinot's Mom]

OK, I can't add any more, it's all been said very well. Yes, you made the right decision; we're all with you and Logan, both in our prayers. The vet techs can help you getting her in the car if necessary. {{{hugs}}}

[pomtzu]

Yes - absolutely you are doing the right thing.

Prayers for Mz Logan for a favorable outcome.

[Craftlady]

You made the right decisions. Will be keeping good thoughts and prayers for Mz. Logan's recovery.

[sasvermont]

You did the right thing. If the lump was on the small side, she'll be fine to walk. I had Prue spayed several months ago, and within a few hours of being spayed, she was walking and got into the car as well as up the steps. She was groggy, but still able to walk.

Hugs to you and sweet Ms. Logan. She'll be fine, I promise.

[Cataholic]

You made the right decision. No question about it.

Find someone to help you get her out of the car. Even a long board would help, lay it in your yard to set up before she jumps out.

Good luck and lots of prayers to you both!