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Jack Russell question

jean2579 — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:14:50 GMT

My J R Terrier has developed a small hard lump under his right eye. I took him to the vet last week and he gave him a load of anti biopics which has not helped.
Has any one else with a JR had a similar problem?

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tasfleur — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:17:24 GMT

We don't have a dog Jean, so just dropping in to say hope it's all sorted out soon and that your dear little dog gets better and back to good health very soon.

Try not to worry too much xx

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purple_haize — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:20:21 GMT

My daughter has a Jack Russell, 6yrs old and never had anything like that, infact the dog is really healthy.

Sorry I cant help and hope your dog gets better soon.

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jean2579 — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:22:15 GMT

Thanks Tas, all of the immediate males in my life ATM are causing concern, OH is due to have two ops and is producing Oscar winning performances, and now the dog. I really need a large bottle of scotch and a straw. 😅

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lloydslights — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:10:57 GMT

Sorry to hear that you've got some not-very-well males around, Jean.

Forget the straw, go medicinal, get a drip!

DEB

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monman12 — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:36:23 GMT

Possible causes include a cyst, infection, growth, tumour, viral wart. It would appear your vet considers it is an infection of some sort. How are the teeth on that side of the head? An infected tooth can also be a problem.

How old is the dog?, any chance of a photograph? where exactly is the lump in relation to the eye?

If things do not improve (after a week I would expect some) you must return to the (a) vet and possibly a needle biopsy.

John.

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jean2579 — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 06:59:35 GMT

John, you are quite right. I came to the same conclusion early this morning and took Monty back to the vet as soon as they opened.
The vet said that since we first took him last week, and after a week of antibiotics the lump had doubled in size and he is booked in for tomorrow to have a biopsy performed. The vet ruled out a tooth issue as the lump is in the wrong position and he feels that it is either a cyst or growth.
The dog is 3 years old and until last week had not shown any indication of any health issues.

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***super_nova*** — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:11:50 GMT

It grows rather fast for anything too worrying. But why did not the vet do biopsy when he had the dog today?

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lionrose.7 — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:25:01 GMT

Some times dogs get grass seeds under their skin, which can cause a growth

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monman12 — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:28:00 GMT

Jean please keep us informed.

My ID signature includes a pair of Basenjis which are also tough real dogs like yours.

John.

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jean2579 — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:43:05 GMT

@***super_nova*** wrote:
It grows rather fast for anything too worrying. But why did not the vet do biopsy when he had the dog today?

Super Nova, it was because I had given him breakfast earlier this morning and as a general anaesthetic is involved they could not do it.

Thanks for your reassurance, I appreciate it.

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jean2579 — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 02:37:23 GMT

Just heard from the vet. They didn't do a biopsy when they started realised that it was a large tumor and operated instead to remove. Apparently it was encased in the muscle under his eye. They won't know until the tumor is tested what kind it is and if they got it all.
To top it all off we have just got back from taking my OH to the oral surgeon and they want to operate on Friday to remove all of his teeth before hip surgery.
Total cost of today's excursions $5500.
Where's the scotch. 😁😁😁😁😁

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the_great_she_elephant — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 02:44:32 GMT

@jean2579 wrote:
Just heard from the vet. They didn't do a biopsy when they started realised that it was a large tumor and operated instead to remove. Apparently it was encased in the muscle under his eye. They won't know until the tumor is tested what kind it is and if they got it all.
To top it all off we have just got back from taking my OH to the oral surgeon and they want to operate on Friday to remove all of his teeth before hip surgery.
Total cost of today's excursions $5500.
Where's the scotch. 😁😁😁😁😁

((( ))) Gee, whizz,Jean, you are certainly having a week of it. I do hope the news for your little dog is good. Will you be able to reclaim any of the money for your OH's ops?

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***super_nova*** — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 02:56:08 GMT

I think I would have gone for 2nd opinion. Who is your vet?

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jean2579 — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:31:24 GMT

Hi she_ele, because it is dental, 19 teeth to be removed, no Medicare rebate available. The orthopaedic surgeon won't operate on his hip until his teeth are removed due to a high risk of infection. The hip surgery is urgent.

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bright.ton42 — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:58:30 GMT

@***super_nova*** wrote:
I think I would have gone for 2nd opinion. Who is your vet?

Why a second opinion, I don't understand. It was a fast-growing growth and they get removed, and then a biopsy is done. I hope all is well with the little one Jean.

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monman12 — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:15:17 GMT

In view of what you write J2579 I would assert that the action by the vet would appear correct. As for your remaining financial millstones you have my sympathy.

Good luck with all your family.

John.

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jean2579 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:18:32 GMT

Just got the vet results. Soft tissue sarcoma which was malignant. They feel that they got it all. Again thank you all for your advice.