Oh, no! Not Shiloh!

[Sudilar]

My so far very healthy, strong active Shiloh has an appointment early Wednesday morning with our favorite lady white coat. On Saturday, we went to pick up a pizza and by the time we came home (5 minutes) she was limping, badly. We made her sit and not move around (believe me not an easy task with her highness). I slept with her in the family room so she wouldn't try to go sleep on the big bed all the way up stairs. By Sunday, she was much better and at times she isn't even limping. She must have just twisted wrong (I hope).

However, as I was comforting her (petting her all over), I found three completely different types of lumps or growths on her. One I was aware of (like a skin tag) and was watching previously, but I proceeded to find two more different kinds. They are located on her right side, her left side and one by her paw. Hopefully, one on the side is a fatty cyst. The other side is irregular and raised. The one near her paw is different. It is a hard small lump, not like a cyst. It is solid. Since I've been on the Canine Cancer bb, I am now paranoid about any lumps, even those that may look fatty, because I've seen that those may not be what they look like. So, now I am freaking out til Wednesday.

I am so upset because this is happening to my "healthy" furbaby. I expect Killian to have problems to be battled and I am ready for those fights. Oh, please, not Shiloh, too!

[Logan]

Take a deep breath, Sue!!! Easy for me to say, isn't it? :p I'm glad the limping stopped, but I know you will be worried sick unitl you get a report from the doctor. I refuse to think that anything can seriously be wrong with your healthy girl and will pray hard that I am right!!!!! Hang in there and know that we will be thinking about you and Shiloh and waiting to hear what the vet has to say!!!

Logan

[wolf_Q]

Poor Shiloh! :( I really hope she's ok and it's nothing serious!! Nebo had a small, hard, lump removed from his leg near his paw also when he was 4 months old. It was about the size of a pencil eraser...so far it's turned out to be nothing, just a wart, so I hope it's the same for Shiloh! Finding bumps really freak me out too! :eek: I was at the vet 10 minutes after I found it!

[Pam]

Sue prayers will be on the way for Shiloh for sure! Maybe it was a blessing in disguise that she was limping which in turn allowed you to find these lumps. Most likely all will be fine (again as Logan says - easy for me to say) but we will be thinking of you and Shiloh until you get to see the vet. The waiting is awful, isn't it! {{{hugs}}}

[Sudilar]

Thanks, Everyone. I've always thought of her as invincible! She looks and acts like it. But since my parents' Bandit has cancer and I've been on that cancer bb ( 5 cancer dogs died in one day last week!), I have this nagging worry in the back of my mind. they describe how something little turns into cancer and I just can't help but wonder. Otherwise, I probably would be thinking nothing much of it. :(

[ramanth]

Here's hoping that Shiloh gets a clean bill of health on Wednesday!

[K9karen]

Oh Sue! {Shutter}...I hope the lumps are just fatty cysts. Cody's got a few too. Poor Shilohs's puppy legs! Those limpies just scare the daylights out of you! :( (Story of my life) I'm STILL sleeping in the family room on the couch with Cody so he doesn't climb steps...so I'm with you, girl! Fingers and paws crossed and trying not to panic until Wednesday...{{hugs}}

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by K9karen
I'm STILL sleeping in the family room on the couch with Cody so he doesn't climb steps...so I'm with you, girl!

I'll be thinking of you, Karen! Hehehe. what we don't do for our furpups (and fosters, too)! My couch is so comfy and big enough for either Shiloh or Killian to sleep on the other end. (last night started with Killi on the couch and Shi on the floor and ended with Shi on the couch and Killi on the forbidden couch in the front room, which has now become allowed because dear Killian can have anything he wants, sheesh). Are our dogs spoiled, or what!!!

Thanks, All! (I'm thinking good thoughts and Shiloh just seems too healthy for it to be anything bad.)

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, no!! Shiloh's under the weather and Sue's back on the couch!! You certainly deserve the "Mother of the Year" award for all of your hard work and devotion; especially these past several months!! Now, Shiloh you simply must be well!! Cody, Star and Aunt Sandra will be praying with all our might that you get a good report at the white coats! Hopefully the limp is a strain and those bumpies are just little beauty blemishes. We love you sweet Shi. Please get better soon. Love and kisses and slurpy licks from Aunt Sandra, Cutie Cody and Star***Shine:)

And Sue, more and more, due to one critter ailment or another, I seem to be spending more of MY nights on the family room couch too!:rolleyes: It's pretty comfy, just a tad crowded when 1 human, 2 dogs and 2 cats are jockeying for postion!:D

[Albea]

We all know how worried you must be, Sue. Until you tell us the good news that nothing is wrong with sweet little Shiloh, we'll be thinking of you and sending possitive thoughts your way.
Hugs to both fur kids.

[ChrisH]

Positive thoughts and fingers and paws crossed for good news on Wednesday.

Hugs and love to all
Chris

[lovemyshiba]

Prayers for Shiloh that everything is ok on Wednesday. I don't blame you, I would be in a complete state of panic--I'm sure it's nothing, and she'll be back to being her old self in no time!!!!
Paws crossed for Shiloh--keep us posted!!

[Karen]

Until Wednesday, think of our beloved Gracie, who had a scary lump on her side (and Great Danes have such a close, tight coat that it was very obvious) and it turned out just to be a fatty cyst. She lived to a ripe old (much older than Danes are "supposed" to live) age, with a then silly-looking- once-we-knew-it-was-harmless lump!

Hope Shiloh's lumps are just as harmless!

[Sudilar]

Killian has lumps. They have all been fatty tumors. Two of Shiloh's three are different than his. I wish I wouldn't think about this so much til Wed. I'm sure it's ok.

[shais_mom]

Prayer and thoughts are with you until we find out what it is.

[captain]

So sorry to hear about Shiloh .......... I really hope all the lumps are warts ......

The power of positive thinking ......... we are all thinking "only warts", "only warts" - lets hope it works.

Paws (and fingers) crossed for your darling girl.

[K9karen]

Cody would squish me if he was on the couch with me but for some reason I've been a light sleeper lately and realized after all these years, that the big galooty SNORES like a trumbone-hooter AND dreams and whines and scrapes his paws against the carpet when he "runs"! What a riot! You're right, the things we do for love!I'll be thinking of YOU all day on Wednesday, too, Sue!

[Dixieland Dancer]

Oh Sue! I can just imagine the panick. Dusty has a lump on his head and the vet said it was nothing but I still made him remove it and do a biopsy when he was 5 months old. I was soooo worried. It turned out to be an ingrown hair growth that skin grew over and formed a lump. :confused:

I am praying Shiloh's will be nothing serious too. {{{{HUGS}}}}

Please keep us posted. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day of prayer with Shiloh and Logan's Murphy both going to the white coats.

[trisha0503]

Sue,

Sorry if I missed this thread :( Sending positive thoughts and prayers to Shilloh..

Love,
Rosebel, Missy and Toby

[Logan]

Sue,
I will be thinking of you and Shiloh in the morning. What a Wednesday it will be!! Report in when you can, and I'll do the same.
Logan :)

[Sudilar]

Thank you, Everyone.

Logan, my thoughts and prayers will be with Murphy and her dear family tomorrow. Good luck, Murph!!!

[anna_66]

I hope the lumps turn out to be nothing to worry about. Keep us updated on what the vet says. We'll be saying a little prayer for her today.:)

[Sudilar]

Shiloh is back.

Her leg seems to be a soft tissue injury, nothing major.

One lump is a skin tag, non cancerous.

Another appears to be a cyst, because of the oils in her skin. She has a great, shiny coat, so she has a lot of oil in her skin.

The last is "strange". This one concerns the vet. It will need to be removed and biopsied. It is on her leg, near her paw.

I will schedule a dental to clean her teeth and Dr. will remove the growths and have the one on the leg biopsied. She'll probably have it done next week, after her leg is healed.

[Logan]

Mostly good news, Sue!!! :) Now, how are you feeling? Still worried? I know you are and won't feel totally comfortable until you have that final diagnosis next week. We will keep Shiloh in our prayers and hope for a good report from the biopsy. :)

[Dixieland Dancer]

Still keeping Shiloh in my prayers until the lump is removed and biopsied.

Please give Shiloh a hug for me Sue and tell her there are a lot of Pet Talkers giving her mommy support and {{{{HUGS}}}}. ;)

[Sudilar]

Thank you! The vet has me a bit worried about this one.

[Albea]

Since most of the news are good, lets hope the next development is good too. Possitive thought and good wishes for Shiloh and you.

[tatsxxx11]

I'm so glad for the good news Sue:) But I'm sorry you have to wait to hear about that last growth; I know how hard that will be for you; and us all as well. Until then, we all have to think positive thoughts and continue to send her our love and prayers. Wish I could give you a big hug.....and Shiloh an even bigger one:) Try and hang in there Mom. We're all sending you our strength and support. We love you Shiloh!!! Love and hugs and kisses and slupry licks from Aunt Sandra, Cody and Star

[ChrisH]

Not all good news though mostly I guess. Prayers and positive thoughts for really good news from the results of the biopsy.

Love and hugs
Chris

[Sudilar]

Shiloh is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. I will think positive thoughts.

[Rachel]

Here's hoping that this one too will be nothing serious. We don't need any more worries on this board, do we? I know we all will be able to exhale a bit after we get the official word that it isn't going to cause her any problems. In the mean time, try not to worry.

[Pam]

Sue, I am happy that two out of three have been dismissed as not serious by the vet. Let's all pray that the biopsy won't reveal anything scary with the third one. I know it's impossible to do, but try to relax. We will be thinking of you and Shiloh while we wait. Like you once said, you are really are learning way too much about veterinary medicine! {{{hugs}}}

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Sue, Shiloh has been in my thoughts. I hope her surgery on Wednesday goes well and that the results are not cancerous. I think she will be fine.

[anna_66]

I hope that this one turns out to be nothing like the other 2 were. We're going to send all the good vibes we can that things will go well with the surgery next week!
Go Shiloh!http://213.239.157.21/smilies/cheerleader.gifwe're cheering for you!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, baby Shiloh! We all will keep you, and your family, and Killian in our prayers! I hope everything turns out ok at the vet's! You know, Shiloh, the vet's office is one of your best friends, sweetie!:) ;)

[lovemyshiba]

Glad to hear that 2 of them are not serious, the third one probably isn't either---positive thoughts for Shiloh, I'll be keeping him in my prayers throughout the week!!

[tatsxxx11]

Sue, how is Shiloh's injury healing? Do you think she will have the biopsy this week??? Sending love to Shiloh and Killian. (Speical prayers being sent for beautiful Shiloh:))

[Sudilar]

Thanks for asking!
Shiloh's limp is gone. She enjoyed running in the snow a bit without me putting her on a long lead!
Lump removal is a go for Wednesday. This will be the first time that I am leaving her at the vet. This will be hard for me. I know that Killian goes willingly and behaves well, but my Shiloh!!!

[KYS]

I will keep Shiloh in my thoughts that
everything goes well on Wednesday and
the lump is nothing to worry about.
Sending lots of good thoughts and well wishes.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am really hoping that Shiloh's lump is fine. I think she'll make it through like a trooper. Does she have to stay overnight?

I am so glad her limp is gone. Be a brave girl, Shiloh. We love you, sweety.

[Sudilar]

No, she won't have to stay overnight. :)They always send them home with me. I was wondering how the anesthetic will affect her. Killian is always very jumpy and wants to go out a lot, after surgery. :eek:

[Sudilar]

Dropped my Shiloh off at the vet already. She will have the three lumps removed and have the suspicious one sent out for biopsy. They'll clean her teeth while they're at it, since she's under. They were going to run a liver panel, etc. on her too to be sure nothing is going on with her. Worried about the suspicious lump, though.

[Logan]

Sue, we'll be thinking about Shiloh this morning and hoping that everything will be just fine. I know you are a nervous wreck! I can completely sympathize! Hang in there, and let us know when you get the sweet girl home with her "pearly whites". Murphy had her dental cleaning while she was under last week too, and her teeth look so much better!!!

Hugs to Mom and Killian while you wait for Shiloh to be finished today!! :)

[Sudilar]

I JUST GOT A CALL!!!
The vet said that all three lumps were removed and the one on her leg was a CYST!!!!! She cut it open to be sure and it is a CYST. She said it's an odd place to have a cyst, but ya never know!!! No biopsy necessary!!!!! I am so relieved!! I was really worried about this one. Shiloh is still under and getting her teeth cleaned, though. The vet just had to call and give me the good news!!!!! Woohoo! Thanks for the prayers!

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Shiloh and Sue, we're thinking of you both today with lots of love! Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate today, sweet Shiloh. And I know how worried your Mommy must be. Be strong for her!! And we'll be saying some extra special prayers that you come through with flying colors, and especially that your biopsy comes back negative! We love you guys! We'll be waiting anxiously to hear that your home safe and sound! Love, Aunt Sandra, Cody and Star! {{{hugs}}}

[Pam]

WOOHOO!! YAY! A CYST!!! What a great vet to call and let you know right away. I know you are taking a couple of deep breaths now and whispering a little word of thanks to the Good Lord! I am soooo happy for you!!

[Sudilar]

Aunt Sandra!!! It's just a cyst!!! I am sooooo glad. (I'm crying!)

Thanks for the prayers, everyone!!!

You don't know how scared I was!!! If I could do a cartwheel, I would, I'm so happy!!!!!!

[trisha0503]

Yippppeeee !!! :D ANother answered prayer !!

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HUGS from Rosebel, Missy and Toby

[tatsxxx11]

A HUGE sigh of relief!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo Shiloh! There's gonna be a BIG celebration tonight!!:D:D:D I'm SO happy Sue!!!:) Give that gorgeous girl a loving hug for me when she gets home! All paws are clapping and cheering for sweet Shiloh and family!!!!!:)

[Logan]

YEAH!!!! I love good news, Sue, and you have provided it!!!! :D :D :D

Logan

PS. It is a little boring around here today, but I cherish the quiet snoring of my Murphy, and Honey and Lilly are snoozing in the bedroom too, with Butter!!!! :)

[robinh]

F A N T A S T I C!! :D

I waited to check and see how Shiloh did. That is such great news!

I'm with tatsxxx11 "All paws are clapping and cheering for sweet Shiloh and family!!!!!" Couldn't have said it better.

[Sudilar]

Yayy. I get to pick her up at 4:00! The house is so quiet without her. However, Killian got to eat his food without being bothered (so, of course, he didn't eat it all :rolleyes: ) He has been looking all over for her and sniffing me. The good thing is that I can go into the kitchen cabinets and the fridge alone, no big nose pushing her way in too! LOL.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. It works!!!!

[anna_66]

I'm so glad to hear that all went well, and it was just a cyst:D
Now maybe you can let out a big *sigh* of relief that all is well in your world.
When your sweetie comes home, give her a big ol' hug from me!

[ChrisH]

Wonderful, wonderful news!:) :) Please give her a big hug and kiss from me.

chris

[aly]

YAAAAAAAY for Shiloh! I'm so glad she's okay, Sue. The last thing you need is another baby to get sick. Just a short time before you'll be picking her up and she'll be pushing her way to that fridge again in no time :D :D I'm very happy for you and your family!

[Albea]

What great news, Sue!!! Now all little Shiloh has to do is come back home and take a long nap. When she wakes up she'll smile at you with her shining white teeth and all will be well.
Hugs to you, Killian and the sweet baby.

[Rachel]

Count me in as another one letting out one big *whew*. That gust of wind that blew by was probably the result of all Pet Talkers combined sighs of relief. Maybe when Shiloh gets home she will give us a big smile with those fresh pearly whites.

[captain]

Wonderful news!!! I am so glad our prayers and paw crossing worked!!! :D

[Sudilar]

She's home!!! She has a few stitches here, there, everywhere! OK, three spots. She has a cute red bandage on her leg. IF she doesn't try to pull the stitches out, she won't need a cone. (fingerscrossed). She is really dopey now. Very, very sleeeeeppppyyyyy.

[lovemyshiba]

Great news!! Take good care of Shiloh (I know you will), and give her a kiss from me!! I love happy news!!

[marysmerrycats]

well I found this thread just now, and I am glad that Shiloh is better, and it wasn't serious!:) :)

[tatsxxx11]

How's the patient doing???:confused:

[Sudilar]

Tanks fur askin, Ant Sandra,
My Mom won't let me do nothin'. I got yelled at for steppin in the mud with my bandage and runnin after da visitin dog next door by the fence. Now she's makin me wear a tshirt sose I dont pick at my stitches on both my sides. I got a red bandage on my leg (with mud on it now) sose I don't chew out those either. Mom had to stuff new gauze stuff inna bandage, causes she didn't want mud on the incizion. I'm eatin ok, but I like to whine a bit to get some attention. Here's my sad face...it works every time hehehe
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid52/pf577bae544b1c826df1fc18da10801e1/fc9ad324.jpg

[robinh]

Oh my!! What a face. It's just pitiful. I imagine it breaks your momma's heart when you do that. Shame on you!

Of course, if it works - oh well!!

:D

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, sweet, precious, pitiful Shiloh girl!!! That sad, "woe is me" face sure worked on me!!:) Now, don't go messing up your pretty red bandage!! And no picking at your stuffing or your zippers!!:D Listen to your Mommy. She's know best! And I know you don't have to give her "that look" for very long before she's down on "all 4's" smothering you with love and kisses! Make sure she gives you lots for me too! And of course, Cody Girl and Star***Shine send you lots of get well slurpy licks and happy Labbie butt wiggles! Sleep well, sweet Shiloh! And please tell Killian we send him our love!! Love, yer pals, Aunt Sandra, Cody and Star!:)

[ChrisH]

oh, Sue, what a great picture of Shiloh!:) It took my breath away for a moment cos of my RB shepards Duke and Penny, that look is so familiar!:)
Please give her, and Killi too, a big hug and kiss from me.

Chris

[Pam]

Oh Sue what a gorgeous picture of your girl! We need more pictures of Killian and Shiloh!! What a beauty she is and I can see where that "look" could get her anything she wants. It would sure work for me! Oh my - what a job keeping all of those areas clean and undisturbed. You have quite a challenge on your hands. I guess you might be getting the rain that we are getting now which will turn everything to mud as soon as the snow leaves. Sounds like you have your work cut out for you. :rolleyes: :)

[AdoreMyDogs]

Shiloh, you stunning beauty, how could anyone resist that face of yours? I hope you stay out of the mud so you won't get those stitches dirty.

Sue, please give that gorgeous girl a big kiss from me :)

[Sudilar]

Thanks you ebbrybody, this morning Mom started givin me lots of kisses (more than I usually get) and I looked up and asked why (with my eyes). She told me they were from the most wonderful people on the earth! PetTalkers!!! Thanks you, PetTalkers!!! Killi gives a wag, too!!!
Shiloh (starting to feel pretty good now)

[anna_66]

I would give into that face anytime:D

I'm sure glad to hear she's doing better!

[tatsxxx11]

Can your Mommy manage to fit in a few more kisses....PLEASE???:) Love you Shiloh and Killi!!

[micki76]

Oh my!! Shiloh, is there anything I can get you? A blankie, a cookie, maybe some ice cream? I'd do anything if you looked at me like that!!!!;)

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by micki76
Oh my!! Shiloh, is there anything I can get you? A blankie, a cookie, maybe some ice cream? I'd do anything if you looked at me like that!!!!;)

Hehehehehe....Shiloh sure does know how to work it!!!

[Albea]

Shiloh girl,
that face is worth an Academy Award.;) You are a great actress, besides being such a beautiful pup. We are so glad to know you're feeling better...Now, if you would just stay out of the mud and try to keep that red stocking clean it would make your mommy very happy.
Hugs and kisses to you and Killie.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

That's a great picture of Shiloh! Glad to hear she is doing better!

[Cookiebaker]

That's a great picture!! I just found this thread now, and glad to hear that she is doing OK...You had me worried there. :eek: She is one gorgeous pup!!!

[Logan]

I was glad to see some good news this morning while catching up, Sue. :) That picture is priceless!! What we won't do for them when they look so pitiful like that!!! :)

[oodlesofpoodles]

That's wonderful news. Glad to hear it was just a cyst. Hope she won't have to wear the lampshade.:)

[K9karen]

Sue..sorry I've been out of the loop for a spell (really good reasons) ..but it's NEVER too late to send out a Hip*Hip*Hooray for Shiloh (whadaface!) It's been a few days so I hope she's well recovered. Big hugs to all of you and extra loud smackers between the eyes for Kili and Shi....

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by K9karen
I hope she's well recovered. .

Shiloh is doing very well. On Wednesday, all her stitches will be removed. She is still sporting her lovely red t-shirt with matching leg band. I may just take it off today because her incisions look really good (but leave the one on the leg so it doesn't get dirty)! I will post a pic as soon as I use up all the film on the role. :D

[anna_66]

Good to hear Shiloh is still doing good. Can't wait to see those pictures:D

[tatsxxx11]

Yay, Shiloh!! You're on the home stretch!!:D Can't wait to see more pics. of the beautiful Shiloh! Hugs to you sweetie!:)

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Shiloh, Star here! Me and Cody just wanted to let you know we're thinking of ya and wanna wish ya good luck at the white coats tomorrow!! We're with ya! Love and slurpy licks, yer bestest pals, Star***Shine and Cody Girl!:)

[Logan]

Sue,
I know you and Shiloh will be so happy for those stitches to be out. Murphy said to tell Shiloh that she is very envious! :p
Hope everything goes well tomorrow.
Logan :)

[sammi]

Happy to hear that Shiloh is doing so good!:)

[Sudilar]

She's baaaaaack!! All stitches removed and a healthy Shiloh is confirmed! Thank you, Everyone, for your prayers and best wishes. You work miracles here! A big hug to all of you!!!!!

[Cookiebaker]

Yay for Shiloh!! That's great news!! Thanks for the update!!!

[anna_66]

I'm glad all went well, give her a big hug for me:)

[Logan]

WONDERFUL!!!!!! :D :D :D

[tatsxxx11]

Woohoo!!:D Another happy update!!:):) We love you Shiloh!! Love and slurpy kisses from Aunt Sandra, Cody Girl and Star***Shine!!!!

[ChrisH]

Wonderful!!!:) :) :) :)

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Sue, I just read this and I am so glad that Shiloh is doing so well, lots of hugs going her way.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[Sudilar]

Thank you everyone for seeing me through this ordeal with a happy ending!!!!

Shiloh is back to her normal self, eating like a horse, conniving treats from everyone, pestering Killian, playing catch, running through the mud..........she's back!!!!!!!!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

We *Like* Happie Tailz wiff Happie Endingz!

:( :D

[tatsxxx11]

Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance!!:D Good job Shiloh! Cody, Star and Aunt Sandra are so thrilled to hear you're up to your old tricks!!;) Love and kisses and slurpy licks to you, beautiful Shiloh!!!

[Dixieland Dancer]

I know how relieved you must be Sue! Please give Shiloh (and Killian) a hug from me!!