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Dixieland Dancer
02-28-2002, 11:13 AM
My Dusty is scheduled to go in on Monday to have a lump from his head surgically removed. It has been there for a couple months and keeps on growing. At first the vet said not to worry about it since it was probably just a cyst. But now that it continues to grow they want to remove it to determine just exactly what it is.

I think part of this has to do with family history. Dusty and Dixie go to the same vet as Jazz and Blaze do. Knowing what has just happened to Jazz, they do not want to take any chances. And neither do I.

I'll just have a bald headed guy running around for awhile until his hair grows back in. I'm praying it is nothing serious. Here is a couple of recent pictures of my big baby boy. Remember he is not even 10 months old yet and already weighs in at 73 pounds! I think he is just absolutely loveable and a total joy in my life!

http://www.photogra.com/galleries/35479/curr/7779307_20020228_120549_20020228120549.jpg http://www.photogra.com/galleries/35479/curr/9180640_20020228_120526_20020228120526.jpg
C.C.'s Mom
02-28-2002, 11:19 AM
Poor Dusty and you!!!
But it's good that they take action immediately and that it's taken care of. It's always good to be on the safe side, especially after what happened to Aunt Jazz. We'll keep you and Dusty in our thoughts and keep all available paws, fingers and toes crossed for Monday.

He's truly a handsome guy, so pretty and a real boy. Can't get enough of his pictures, he just makes me smile.
Logan
02-28-2002, 11:26 AM
Dixie,
Do you remember the old McDonald's commercial (I'm showing my age here :o ) "You deserve a break today" Well, I think you deserve a break! So much worry over Dixie, then Aunt Jazz and now your precious Dusty. And he is precious; love the new pictures! :D
We will say a prayer that your big, lovable boy will get a good report. I'm just so glad you're going to find out, for once and for all, exactly what is the problem. Good luck to both of you.
Logan
momoffuzzyfaces
02-28-2002, 11:35 AM
All paws are crossed here too, wishing Dusty the best luck and fast recovery. You DO deserve a break today!
DoggiesAreTheBest
02-28-2002, 12:13 PM
Update us on Dusty's vet visit! Hope the lump is nothing dangerous. You and Dusty will be in my thoughts!

Love that picture! Dusty looks so huggable!
Dixieland Dancer
02-28-2002, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest
Love that picture! Dusty looks so huggable!

If there is one thing Dusty is, it's huggable. I call him my CUDDLE PUP. He loves to snuggle and cuddle. And his fur is soooo soft that I find myself lost in giving him hugs.
Albea
02-28-2002, 12:25 PM
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Dear Dusty, this is Carina. My mom and I are sad to hear that you will have to have surgery. We hope is nothing serious and you will be up and running soon.
You are a most beautiful Golden boy. Many hugs, kisses ans good wishes to you.
jennifert
02-28-2002, 12:48 PM
Good luck with Dusty! He is so beautiful! I love the pics! He is all "boy-looking". And so shiny!! I'll be thinking of you....
Sudilar
02-28-2002, 05:25 PM
Dusty is precious. We have our paws crossed. Hope all goes well.
tatsxxx11
02-28-2002, 05:35 PM
Oh dear. Candy, I remember you posting about the lump a while back. You have been through so much these past several days. I so admire your courage and strength. Although it must be hard for you right now to face another uncertainty, you are doing the best thing for Dusty, and yourself!! (Peace of mind, that is!) We here, Sandra, Star and Cody, will be keeping you in our prayers, with paws crossed, until we hear the good news! And Dusty, you are SO handsome! What a beautiful, strapping young boy!:) Love and hugs to you both!
KYS
02-28-2002, 06:42 PM
Hi Dusty,

This is Pepper.
I had a big ol lump on my back.
After the vet removed the lump,
I looked like a furry Frankenstien with my hair being
shaved and those stitches.
The vet said my lump was a big fatty cist . :)

I'll be thinking about you on Monday, so be brave.

Hugs Pepper
AmberLee
02-28-2002, 07:08 PM
Paws and fingers are crossed for you here, buddy. Take care and don't worry too much about those white coats. Sometimes a four-footer really needs 'em.

Hope you get crunchies when you get back from the white coats!
Crikit
02-28-2002, 08:12 PM
Dusty's a cutie and I hope everything goes okay for him on Monday. Fingers, toes, paws and heck lets even go for eyes all crossed.
shais_mom
03-01-2002, 12:51 AM
Whew! My heart stopped when I read the title, but I remember the lump also.
Best wishes to the lovable, huggable, Gorgeous Dusty boy! We love you!
Sara luvs her Tinky
03-01-2002, 01:23 AM
Yeah Dusty you be brave. You look so shiney and healthy, you sure are a pretty boy!! We will be thinking of you too, and Dixie please give Dusty a pat and some X's and O's for me and Tinky =^..^=.
Former User
03-01-2002, 02:26 AM
Paws and fingers crossed for Dusty! He is such a handsome boy, wow! Makes me just want to give him a hug!

(((((((((((Dusty)))))))))) Keep us posted!
Gio
03-01-2002, 08:00 AM
If there is one thing Dusty is, it's huggable. I call him my CUDDLE PUP. He loves to snuggle and cuddle. And his fur is soooo soft that I find myself lost in giving him hugs.

Ohhh I wish... I'm soo envious.


We will all be praying with you.
AdoreMyDogs
03-04-2002, 04:20 PM
Dearest Cuddle Pup,

Please, please be OK and please make sure you tell your mom to post right away so we can all quit worrying about you.

Love,

Leslie & Graham
tatsxxx11
03-04-2002, 04:53 PM
Star and Cody are sitting on their paws waiting for the news!! You are SO precious Dusty!!! Love and well wishes for the most precious Cuddle Pup on the planet! Love, Sandra, Star***Shine and Cody Girl!
Dixieland Dancer
03-05-2002, 07:40 AM
I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you all sooner. Dusty is doing okay. He is in some pain and doing some whining and last night he just wanted to cuddle with me sooooo I just had to oblige him!

Dixie is trying to be the good momma and keeps licking the incision on the top of his head. I tell her no but a little later there she is again wanting to lick it again. She has been very attentive to him ever since he got back home.

The prognosis of what the lump was.....

It was a mat of hair that had skin grow over it and then form a cyst!!!!! I never heard of this but I'm thanking God it wasn't something really terrible.

Thanks for helping me through yet another situation in our family! You guys really are the greatest support!
Stenograsaurus
03-05-2002, 08:04 AM
Oh, thank God it wasn't something more serious!!! It won't be long until he'll be back to his old self again.
Dixie, I know you think you're doing a good job taking care of your little boy, but stop it or Dusty might have to wear one of those collars to protect her head from you.
Albea
03-05-2002, 08:15 AM
What good news:D :D :D Carina and I are so happy to know that Dusty in back home and the problem was not serious. He deserves to be cuddled for the next couple of days ;) Many hugs and kisses from us with best wishes for a speedy recovery.
C.C.'s Mom
03-05-2002, 08:41 AM
I'm so happy that Dusty is okay and that it was nothing serious. Gosh, I thought about him this morning when we went for our walk, and that I really should go online to check.

Give him all the cuddles he wants... he deserves them. But I'm sure you're already doing that :)
DoggiesAreTheBest
03-05-2002, 09:14 AM
Never heard of that either, but glad that it was nothing bad. Glad Dusty is home again and on his was to feeling better real soon!

Thanks for the update.
Gio
03-05-2002, 10:15 AM
Bigh sigh of relief! :) I'm so happy that the lump was nothing serious.


he just wanted to cuddle with me sooooo I just had to oblige him!
LOL I wonder who needed the cuddles most :D
sammi
03-05-2002, 10:32 AM
Glad he is home and everything is going to be ok.:)
kobieeli
03-05-2002, 11:06 AM
Blech! A hair mat turned cyst? On a gorgeous guy like you, Dusty? Good thing that's off of you--now your mom and all of us Pet Talkers can stop worrying...:D
Former User
03-05-2002, 11:38 AM
I'm glad to hear Dusty is back home and feeling okay! :)
mruffruff
03-05-2002, 12:41 PM
What a relief!

Samson had a couple of lumps removed from his back, but he never had enough hair to get under his skin. What a strange thing to happen.

Glad Dusty is doing well. I'm sure Dixie is a lot of help:rolleyes:

Mary
LoudLou
03-05-2002, 12:57 PM
YIIIIIPPPPPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad everybody is OK!!! Was worried 'bout Dusty. Strange that it was an ingrown hair, but glad he will be back to 100% soon and that it was nothing too serious. I am sure he'll make a speedy recovery what with Dixie doting on him and his "Human" Mama.;)
momoffuzzyfaces
03-05-2002, 01:27 PM
YEAH!!!!! DUSTY!!!!! So glad everything worked out for you!!!
tatsxxx11
03-05-2002, 01:49 PM
Great going Dusty!! Yuck! A hairy cyst!! I'm so glad that nasty thing is off your gorgeous, gorgeous head! I'll bet all that good loving feels extra special right now! Hugs and kisses to our beautiful Golden Boy!! And Candy, you must be SO relieved!!:)
Dixieland Dancer
03-05-2002, 02:14 PM
Originally posted by tatsxxx11
And Candy, you must be SO relieved!!:)


I really didn't realize how stressed all this was making me, but I feel great today!

First Dixie, then Aunt Jazz, and then my baby boy! I didn't realize until today how much this was making me worry. All I can say now is THANKS FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS! I feel 10 pounds lighter today!
Logan
03-05-2002, 03:21 PM
And I WISH I were 10 pounds lighter today........but I am tremendously happy and relieved for you!!!! :D
Crikit
03-05-2002, 07:24 PM
JOY!!! HAPPINESS!!! (I'm stuck in screaming emotion mode right now.) Glad to hear that everything is peachy keen with Dusty :D :D
Sudilar
03-05-2002, 08:01 PM
WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Glad Dusty is going to be ok!!! Whew! :)
AdoreMyDogs
03-06-2002, 06:02 AM
YAY DUSTY!!! I was worried about him also, Candy. I am SO relieved to read the outcome was nothing bad :)
lizbud
03-06-2002, 05:45 PM
YEA DUSTY

So glad to hear that you're back home safe and sound.

Candy, did they have to shave much hair off his head ?
Not that it matters much, since he's healthy. TG. I'm very
glad to hear the good news !!!
Dixieland Dancer
03-07-2002, 09:42 AM
I'll take a picture over the weekend of his BALD spot and post it. He really looks kind of cute with his little BALD spot!