Hear we go again - Grim

**jocoyn** · 02-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Well I would appreciate any experiences on this one. Up until last week everything was just going GREAT

Past week he has been a little stiff in the shoulders but he has some spondylosis and cold/wet seems to make things a little stiff - heck I have that problem where I have the plate in my ankle, and Grim is 9,5 and been "run hard put up wet"

But this am I felt a lump over his shoulder (right over the blade) and another on his neck. Ran him to the vet. She aspirated - pulled out a bunch of blood like a hematoma but no signs of trauma - certainly no known trauma .......Did x-rays and nothing there though and his color is good, appetite good, no signs of abdominal swelling issues, etc.

His CBC and Chem were perfect in Dec but
She drew CBC with morphology, Chem panel, Tick panel and is sending the x-rays to radiologist to see if she missed anything. The apirate from both locations will also be tested and she gave him some tramadol for pain.

She really gave no insight other than "lets get the test results back" - so of course I am thinking the worst and have come up with subcutaneious hemangiosarcoma....but then having lost my last two to hemangio, it is kind of like old episodes of Ben Casey where everyone had a subdural hematoma (IOW, my experience colors my perception but she is running through the diagnostics) what was odd was the amount of blood she aspriated but also commented "no other signs of trauma" and we have no reason to suspect any.

Oy. Toby in 2007, Cyra 2012, I am sure worried about Grimmy bear.

barnyard · 02-11-2013, 02:35 PM

I hope it's nothing serious - crossing paws!

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 02-11-2013, 02:40 PM

All our fingers and paws are crossed and sending all the positive energy we can.

BowWowMeow · 02-11-2013, 02:42 PM

I hope he's ok, Nancy! I understand your worry.

He hasn't had any vaccines lately, has he?

Wild Wolf · 02-11-2013, 02:45 PM

I am hoping he's okay... sending super positive thoughts your way, Nancy. Think positive, positive energy...

**jocoyn** · 02-11-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowWowMeow

I hope he's ok, Nancy! I understand your worry.

He hasn't had any vaccines lately, has he?

Not since 2011 last rabies.

JanaeUlva · 02-11-2013, 03:33 PM

We hope he is OK too. Yes, it is hard not to let the past color our perspective.

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carmspack · 02-11-2013, 03:34 PM

wish you luck -- hoping it is just a blood blister which the vet can drain and then put a pressure band on it to prevent it from refilling . could have happened by being whacked by a low sharp branch , running into something - fence board , or a bump in rough play from 'bro' Beau.

RocketDog · 02-11-2013, 03:41 PM

I'm sorry--hope it's nothing major and just something like Carmen suggested!

Bear GSD · 02-11-2013, 03:56 PM

I'm sorry, I hope everything comes back ok with your Grimmy bear!

02-11-2013, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,874	Hear we go again - Grim Well I would appreciate any experiences on this one. Up until last week everything was just going GREAT Past week he has been a little stiff in the shoulders but he has some spondylosis and cold/wet seems to make things a little stiff - heck I have that problem where I have the plate in my ankle, and Grim is 9,5 and been "run hard put up wet" But this am I felt a lump over his shoulder (right over the blade) and another on his neck. Ran him to the vet. She aspirated - pulled out a bunch of blood like a hematoma but no signs of trauma - certainly no known trauma .......Did x-rays and nothing there though and his color is good, appetite good, no signs of abdominal swelling issues, etc. His CBC and Chem were perfect in Dec but She drew CBC with morphology, Chem panel, Tick panel and is sending the x-rays to radiologist to see if she missed anything. The apirate from both locations will also be tested and she gave him some tramadol for pain. She really gave no insight other than "lets get the test results back" - so of course I am thinking the worst and have come up with subcutaneious hemangiosarcoma....but then having lost my last two to hemangio, it is kind of like old episodes of Ben Casey where everyone had a subdural hematoma (IOW, my experience colors my perception but she is running through the diagnostics) what was odd was the amount of blood she aspriated but also commented "no other signs of trauma" and we have no reason to suspect any. Oy. Toby in 2007, Cyra 2012, I am sure worried about Grimmy bear. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

02-11-2013, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,677	All our fingers and paws are crossed and sending all the positive energy we can. __________________ Daisy 11/26/99-7/25/12- Lucky- GSD Rescue 2/16/2002 Thunder from the East: adopted 1/25/2013 Miss Chevy Cruz - adopted 1/25/2013

02-11-2013, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 15,536	I hope he's ok, Nancy! I understand your worry. He hasn't had any vaccines lately, has he? __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

02-11-2013, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,939	I am hoping he's okay... sending super positive thoughts your way, Nancy. Think positive, positive energy... __________________ ~ Angel SG S-Hunter vom Geistwasser CGN TT (DM Clear) AIRPORT WILDLIFE & BIRD CONTROL K9 http://www.k9instinct.com

02-11-2013, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
JanaeUlva Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 499	Hear we go again - Grim We hope he is OK too. Yes, it is hard not to let the past color our perspective. Sent from Petguide.com Free App __________________ Dominika z Diehlomov O.G. Edgerton

02-11-2013, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
barnyard Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117	I hope it's nothing serious - crossing paws!

02-11-2013, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,552	wish you luck -- hoping it is just a blood blister which the vet can drain and then put a pressure band on it to prevent it from refilling . could have happened by being whacked by a low sharp branch , running into something - fence board , or a bump in rough play from 'bro' Beau. __________________ Carmen ******** Carmspack**

02-11-2013, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
RocketDog Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,295	I'm sorry--hope it's nothing major and just something like Carmen suggested! __________________ ~Elrond's Rocket of Rivendell, aka The RocketDog 06/15/11 hiker and runner extraordinaire http://redheadsrocketsandramblings.blogspot.com/

02-11-2013, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,930	I'm sorry, I hope everything comes back ok with your Grimmy bear! __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

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