Nova has a lump

[Aspen and Misty]

Nova is back from the vet and passed out on the floor! Boy was it a long, stressful day. The vet took a good look at the lump and told us that he doesn't think that it is anything to worry over; however, he said that what it feels like and what it is are 2 different things. He told us that in order to be able to know for sure what it is she needs to have a portion of it taken out with a needle and sent away to a lab. We told him that we definitely wanted to do it and they took her in the back, gave her a WONDERFUL shaved shoulder and poked her with some big needles. Nova makes some, umm, interesting noises and when they were poking her with the needles she made some of them! Poor girl. You could hear everyone in the back talking and laughing at her because she was so vocal about it all. When they brought her back in the vet was laughing and saying that even when they were done she kept talking to them. That’s my Girl!

We will know in about a week what it is. I love my vet because he is going to call the lab on Wednesday and tell them we would like them to take a look at the sample ASAP so that maybe we will have the results back before I leave on Sunday. My family and I have decided that if the results are not back by the time I leave I will still fly out on Sunday. My sister will be in charge of Nova's vet appointments while I am gone. The vet knows to call my sister after the 3rd to update us with the results. If Nova has cancer and needs Chemo (which he said is possible) I will fly back and be with her. The vet sounded optimistic about it though and like it really might be nothing. I feel so much better knowing that the results will be on their way soon.

Ashley

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so glad to hear that the vet felt rather positive about the lump. I will definitely keep Nova in my prayers.

[ramanth]

Hope the lump turns out to be nothing serious!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hope its nothing serious Nova but will be praying for you anyway

[K9karen]

Very sweet and noble of your vet to rush the results. Lots of prayers that the results are "nothing to worry about" so you can enjoy your trip. I know how you feel..I would never leave Logan. Prayers that you won't have to. Positive thoughts and lots of Hugs on all of you, sweetie.

[Aspen and Misty]

How about a cute picture of Nova to celebrate some good news?



May I start off by saying how much I love my vet! He called yesterday to see if he could rush the resolts, they told him it takes about 24 to 48 hours to get the results. Well, my vet called them back again today only hours after they got the results and they told him the same thing. However, 2 hours later the results were being faxed over to my vet. Guess they wanted him to stop bugging them! LOL

Turns out that her lump in a mixture of fat and cellulite. They said the underlining cause is due to a "vaccination or some other kind of trauma". YAY!!!!!! Poor girl.......but YAY!!!!!!. The lump has already shrunk a little bit and I'm hopeing it will continue to do so. If in 2 weeks the size of the lump is the same Nova will go in for her "free" (it's covered under her wellness plan) teeth cleaning and have it removed. At that time I am going to opt to send the whole lump away for testing so that I can be 100% sure there is nothing wrong with my girl. I will update in a few weeks and let you know what my mom says about the size of the lump. It looks like I will still be heading to Alaska in 2 days after all. I almost moved my leaving day out a few days but thanks to a devoted vet I can now rest assured that my girl is in capable, loving hands and 100% healthy.

I'm so happy I could scream!!

Ashley

[Ginger's Mom]

In my head I am jumping up and down with you. I am so glad it is nothing serious, and that it seems to be improving already. Enjoy your trip.

[Aspen and Misty]

Update On Nova

I spoke to my mom and the lump is 1/4th the size it was orinally. We are going to see what size it is next friday and then make a desicion. I am very happy with her progress though.

Dragondawg - I have a lot of confidence in both of my vets and feel that both are doing all they can for my puppies and me.

Ashley

[Kfamr]

I'm glad the lump is getting smaller. Hopefully surgery won't be needed.