Emerson has a growth...

[Cookiebaker]

I took Emerson to the vet this morning for a "sore" on his paw that has been there for over 3 weeks. She took a look at it, and the bad news is that it isn't an injury. It's a growth. I have this ice block in the pit of my stomach right now.

She said that we are going to watch it *very* closely, and in about 6-8 weeks, we will know whether it's benign or malignant. Right now, it's not out-right obvious either way. She said that if we were going to worry about it, that she could do surgery on it now, but that if it is benign, it will go away by itself and it's better to leave it.

So please, please send good thoughts that this lump is nothing. I just love him so much, and it kills me inside to think something could happen to him.

Thanks!

p.s. I will take pictures when I get home later today. It's fun having him with me at work today, he's being such a good boy.

[shais_mom]

prayers on the way for sweet Emmers!!!
that is awesome you can take him to work with you!

[RobiLee]

Lots and lots of prayers on the way for Emerson. Try not to worry too much, mom. I'm sure everything is going to be ok.

Lots of hugs for you both....Robin

P.S. I love sweet Marigold in your siggy.

[Albea]

Poor Emerson! I hope his boo boo goes away by itself and it's nothing serious. Thoughts and prayers going your way.

[dukedogsmom]

Give Emerson a kiss on that paw for me. I hope it's nothing bad. You're so lucky to have your dog at work. I would be worried, too.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Emmers, don't go scaring us like that! We just have to believe that the "ouchie" is nothing serious. Sounds like you're feeling okeedokee, having fun with Mom at work That's a good sign! All paws and fingers crossed for a positive update in a few weeks! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Emmers! Love, Sandra, Cody and Star

[My Peanuts]

Emerson is young, so it's probably nothing. Harley had a tumor on his head about 8 weeks ago. The vet gave us some steroid ointment and said if it goes away then it's not malignant. It went away and I can barely even tell where it was. We thought it was an injury too. The vet said it's common in young dogs. Stay positive. It might be what Harley had.

[bckrazy]

I'm hoping it will go away, too. He is very young and healthy, so I'm sure he will recover fine

[lute]

Originally posted by My Peanuts
Emerson is young, so it's probably nothing.

that's what i think....get well soon Emerson!

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers on the way for Emerson. Hopefully it will be nothing serious.

[ramanth]

Prayers that the lump is benign! *hugs*

[LabradorLover]

I'm sorry to hear about Emerson. I hope he will be okay. Can he still walk on his paw?

[Holly's mom]

Prayers coming your way for Emerson. It's good that you had it checked out, I hope it's nothing serious.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

My prayers are on the way for sweet Mr. Emerson... I really hope it's nothing serious! Poor baby!

[sabies]

Good thoughts heading your way Emerson - I hope it is benign!