Dasher: 2/27 Benign!

**K9soul** · 02-19-2008, 12:03 PM

Val, you and Dasher are in my thoughts and prayers. I love his big cookie, what a good boy!

**Jadapit** · 02-19-2008, 12:05 PM

Dasher is such a sweetheart. His cookie looks yummy, beautiful too. Dasher will be in my thoughts and prayers.

**Rachel** · 02-19-2008, 03:39 PM

Val, Tucker had to have a lump like this removed about a month ago. They first did a biopsy which was inconclusive. Then they removed the lump and tested it. The results were came back negative for cancer so he didn't have to have his toe removed, which would have been a second operation. We had his teeth cleaned during at the same time and he needed two extractions, so that turned out to be the biggest deal. He was on two different antibiotics and some pain killers during the whole process. He is just fine now and I'm thinking that Dasher will also have a good result.

The challenge was keeping that bandaged foot dry (when he went outside) and keeping the bandage from being removed by him. After the initial 5 days or so, we resorted to using a toddler sock instead of a bandage. He also had a doggy boot and we used little plastic bags underneath when he went outside. That veterinary tape is ever so helpful. They sell it at PetsMart. You might want to have a roll of that on hand along with whatever other supplies you might need for rebandaging the paw....gauze, etc.

**chocolatepuppy** · 02-19-2008, 06:04 PM

Val, quite a few years ago my Shepherd/Collie RB Corey had a tumor (non cancerous) removed at 11 years old. Dasher is going to be fine. I know you will still worry, I know I would too. Pawsitive thoughts and prayers going out to Dasher. He looks so happy with his cookie.

**cyber-sibes** · 02-19-2008, 08:15 PM

Pawsitive prayers going out for Dasher & you. What a wonderful cookie!

**Rachel** · 02-21-2008, 11:45 AM

Thinking of Dasher today.

**pitc9** · 02-21-2008, 12:22 PM

Val, you and Dasher are in my thoughts and prayers today and always!

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 02-21-2008, 12:46 PM

Good luck gorgeous boy

**caseysmom** · 02-21-2008, 12:59 PM

Good luck today sweetie.

**cassiesmom** · 02-21-2008, 03:23 PM

Val, have you heard back from the doctor's office yet? I know they won't have any results yet today. Dasher, HUGHUGHUGHUGHUG

**dukedogsmom** · 02-21-2008, 03:32 PM

Dasher didn't go into surgery until 2. He was supposed to be done by 1 but they had a couple of emergency surgeries. Doctor just called and said the lump was encapsulated so instead of just getting a little of it, he was able to remove most of it. I'm encouraged by that. Depending on how the test comes back, he may not have to lose his toe

The stitches need to come out in 10 to 14 days. His foot can't get wet outside and I was trying to think of what I could use. I just had what I think is a brilliant and rather comical idea. What do you think of using (can I say it here?) condoms? I know they'll be strong and I think they sould fit his foot just fine

I can't pick him up until 6. Since he's older, they want to make sure he's alright before he leaves. Wonder what the vet will think of my idea?

Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. I have a feeling they worked.

**gemini9961** · 02-21-2008, 03:44 PM

Sounds like good news Val. I like the condom idea, you can get the colored ones and then it will look like a sock?

**Ginger's Mom** · 02-21-2008, 03:46 PM

I am so glad you got some encouraging news. Give him a hug for me, too, once you get him home.

**pitc9** · 02-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Oh Val, that sounds VERY promising!

More prayers for Dasher!

I had to LOL at you using condoms!
I've become a pro at keeping feet dry since Buddy's 3 foot injuries

I used plastic bags from the grocery store, wrapped his foot up in it, then put an old sock over it and taped it to his leg. Instead of using athletic tape or some other type of tape that would hurt coming off, I used a self adhesive ace bandage. I bought them from the drug store. It works Very well and it's reusable too.

Instead of the plastic grocery store bags which sometimes rip I also sometimes used a heavy duty zipper bag.

But... if you MUST use condoms for something.... I guess it might as well be on Dasher's foot! I'd just be careful his nails don't poke a hole in it!