OMG, there's a lump between Luna's shoulder blades!!! (Update Aug. 15)

(I know Luna is a kitty, but all my experiences are dog related, sorry)
My dog, RB Angie had a small lump in the same spot. She didn't die of anything related to it, so don't worry about that. Angie's turned out to be from trauma. When she would go outside she was so eager that she run while the door was opening and hit it, lightly, in the same spot every time. Maybe Luna is doing something similar? The vet drained some fluid and checked for cancer. It was nothing. I hope that Luna's turns out to be nothing. It could be a cyst or fatty tumor. Prayers are on the way for your girl. Because it moves doesn't mean you are in the clear with cancer, but it does make the odds with you that it isn't cancer or that if it is, it hasn't spread.

My boyfriend's 9 year old Golden just had a large cancerous tumor removed and went through chemo over several months. She is doing wonderfully and all her blood tests are clear. She also had cancer in the same spot when she was 2 years old. Just because they use the big C word doesn't mean the end. Try not to worry.

I am glad you went to Kassel - although it was some driving etc. At least these people sound as if they knew something.
If it is a fat tissue necrosis- what would they expect to happen? Would it be gone after some time?

At least this gives you the time to wait for your normal vet to come back.

We don't uncross our paws yet.

We are praying ever harder, tahn like the lump that Precious had, it will go away, and be nothing serious.
We all love Luna, theres no such thing as loving a friend too much.

Kirsten
One of our cats did this and the lump evenutally went away. I think you made a wise decision. Just watch it and if it seems to get larger, or she's in discomfort then you can opt for the surgery. Good luck with this!

My heart goes out to you. I think you made the right decision for now. It's so hard to decide what to do in cases like this. I know you will watch it very closely, and hopefully it will get smaller, or at least not grow any more, between now and when your regular Vet. gets back........

Keep us posted, and I'll keep you and Luna in my prayers!

Deb

Dear Kirsten, I'm glad you and Luna saw a good vet. Sounds like she gave you some good advice, and we know you'll be watching her very closely and giving her lots of attention. When does her regular vet come back?

Thanks for the good wishes for Sydney. He is doing just fine right now.

More prayers and wishes and thoughts that Luna's lump turns out to be nothing serious are being sent along.

Love,
Pat and Sydney and the gang

Prayers on the way that Luna is ok...hopefully it's nothing. Ive had a couple of dogs have had similar reactions to shots.

I hope Luna will be alright. I would just watch it. Duke's had a fatty tumor for years. I'll admit I was worried it was something else until I saw another older dog with them. You can't help but worry.

I hope Luna will be all right. You are in my thought and all paws are crossed. I think you did the right thing by going to the vet quickly. May be it is nothing bad. Don't stress too much Kirsten (yes, I know it is easy to say), because Luna will feel it and will be stressed too!

Thank you everyone!

Well, I don't want to set my hopes too high, but when I checked her lump yesterday and today, I got the impression it has gotten a bit smaller. I'm not really sure about it as it's really hard to tell (as you can only compare it to the size that you have in your memory), but I'm pretty sure it hasn't grown during the last days.

HOPEFULLY this is something that will go away without surgery!!! Please keep my beloved girl in your thoughts, okay?

Thanks,
Kirsten

This sounds like very promising news, Kirsten, but I do understand your reluctance here. You and sweet Luna remain in my thoughts and prayers!

As momcat said, that does sound promising Kirsten. :)

I have come across strange bumps before on many pets and many of them went away. Keeping fingers crossed for you and Luna.

My prayers are with you and Luna.

Kirsten, I'm just now catching up on all this. How scary!

I'm glad to hear the lump is getting smaller, very good news.

Thank you everyone. When I checked it earlier today, I couldn't find it, but I just found it again, and now it seems to me it still has the same size... :( It's so hard to tell.... :(

Kirsten