Chimo - non itchies

**Amaruq** · 02-17-2009, 01:21 PM

Chimo has had a "lump" for quite a while and both of his vets are aware of it but have not seemed to be too concerned about it. Unlike me. To me it seems larger than it had been which I have mentioned the last couple of times to his holistic vet (who doesn't have much as far as diagnostic tests). He has an appointment at the "other vet" Thursday to try to find out if it IS an issue. Sun and Mon I noticed where he was standing while I prepared their dinner there was some drops of pee. Sunday a tiny puddle, Monday several drops. He had been outside not too much earlier (maybe an hour or so) both days.

As my typical self I specifically requested an ultra sound to start and then to go from there. Anything else?

Except for the ransacking while I am at work he has been 100% normal. I still think the ransacking is his way of telling me something but I have an issue of not being able to find a capable interpreter.

**angelaw** · 02-17-2009, 01:28 PM

maybe a uti? prostate issues?

**Amaruq** · 02-17-2009, 01:35 PM

Well the vet he is going to Thursday diagnosed him with three different "prostate/urinary tract" infections several years ago. They used the terms interchangeably and to me they would be two different issues. They then started with the "he needs to be neutered to prevent issues in the future". He was neutered, by the holistic vet who explained that neutering will not help...... I am not 100% satisfied with either vet but they are the two best options in the area.

**angelaw** · 02-17-2009, 01:37 PM

Have they put him on Baytril yet for any of these? A friends dobie routinely had to go on this stuff for prostate issues.

LisaT · 02-17-2009, 01:51 PM

I understand about the vets.

I'm guessing you've had urinalysis done at some point?

Brightelf · 02-17-2009, 02:08 PM

Ruq, paws are crossed that we can get to the bottom of what the lump and the tinkle dribble issue is. I would bet that even with growth, it probably is the old dog "fatty tumor." My last senior dog had one that did grow. Totally benign, not worth taking it off (with my last dog).

Good thoughts that Thursday brings about some answers and an easy treatment for Handsome Hunka Chimo's urinary or prostate concerns. May it be an easy treatment plan! We will be sending good energy for Chimo!

**Amaruq** · 02-17-2009, 02:13 PM

Yes, the vet he is going to on Thursday was on Baytril repeatedly for the issues. I ended up going to the holistic vet because of treating symptoms and not really getting any answers (pet peeve). Granted this was three years ago.

I am thinking whatever the lump is might have gotten bigger and is possibly putting pressure on his bladder or even urethra???

Brightelf · 02-17-2009, 02:16 PM

Oh.. the lump is on his tummy area? Might be that it is pressing.. but it sounds otherwise like a seperate issue? I dunno. Lots of good thoughts for Thursday. I want to hear GOOD news for Chimo!

**Amaruq** · 02-17-2009, 02:36 PM

Lump is on his belly area on the left side of his penis.

Brightelf · 02-17-2009, 03:08 PM

Hmm.. still could be a fatty tumor though. I would worry with it being in that midzone region, but, I have seen older dogs with the fatty tumors on their tummies and sides/ribcages, too. My dog's was on his thigh. I will continue to send good vibes that this is no big deal, and that the bumb is just that-- a harmless bump, and that the UTI or whatever is going on responds wonderfully to Baytril or whatever ABX they give to him for it. WE LOVE CHIMO!!!!

02-17-2009, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Chimo - non itchies Chimo has had a "lump" for quite a while and both of his vets are aware of it but have not seemed to be too concerned about it. Unlike me. To me it seems larger than it had been which I have mentioned the last couple of times to his holistic vet (who doesn't have much as far as diagnostic tests). He has an appointment at the "other vet" Thursday to try to find out if it IS an issue. Sun and Mon I noticed where he was standing while I prepared their dinner there was some drops of pee. Sunday a tiny puddle, Monday several drops. He had been outside not too much earlier (maybe an hour or so) both days. As my typical self I specifically requested an ultra sound to start and then to go from there. Anything else? Except for the ransacking while I am at work he has been 100% normal. I still think the ransacking is his way of telling me something but I have an issue of not being able to find a capable interpreter. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

02-17-2009, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
angelaw Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 15,225	Re: Chimo - non itchies maybe a uti? prostate issues? __________________ Angela http://www.vomlandholz.com Hardy, Diesel, Jet, Denial v. Zioner Berg, Iris & Patches the cats

02-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Chimo - non itchies Well the vet he is going to Thursday diagnosed him with three different "prostate/urinary tract" infections several years ago. They used the terms interchangeably and to me they would be two different issues. They then started with the "he needs to be neutered to prevent issues in the future". He was neutered, by the holistic vet who explained that neutering will not help...... I am not 100% satisfied with either vet but they are the two best options in the area. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

02-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
angelaw Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 15,225	Re: Chimo - non itchies Have they put him on Baytril yet for any of these? A friends dobie routinely had to go on this stuff for prostate issues. __________________ Angela http://www.vomlandholz.com Hardy, Diesel, Jet, Denial v. Zioner Berg, Iris & Patches the cats

02-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Chimo - non itchies I understand about the vets. I'm guessing you've had urinalysis done at some point? __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

02-17-2009, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Chimo - non itchies Ruq, paws are crossed that we can get to the bottom of what the lump and the tinkle dribble issue is. I would bet that even with growth, it probably is the old dog "fatty tumor." My last senior dog had one that did grow. Totally benign, not worth taking it off (with my last dog). Good thoughts that Thursday brings about some answers and an easy treatment for Handsome Hunka Chimo's urinary or prostate concerns. May it be an easy treatment plan! We will be sending good energy for Chimo! __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

02-17-2009, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Chimo - non itchies Yes, the vet he is going to on Thursday was on Baytril repeatedly for the issues. I ended up going to the holistic vet because of treating symptoms and not really getting any answers (pet peeve). Granted this was three years ago. I am thinking whatever the lump is might have gotten bigger and is possibly putting pressure on his bladder or even urethra??? __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

02-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Chimo - non itchies Oh.. the lump is on his tummy area? Might be that it is pressing.. but it sounds otherwise like a seperate issue? I dunno. Lots of good thoughts for Thursday. I want to hear GOOD news for Chimo! __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

02-17-2009, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Chimo - non itchies Lump is on his belly area on the left side of his penis. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

02-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Chimo - non itchies Hmm.. still could be a fatty tumor though. I would worry with it being in that midzone region, but, I have seen older dogs with the fatty tumors on their tummies and sides/ribcages, too. My dog's was on his thigh. I will continue to send good vibes that this is no big deal, and that the bumb is just that-- a harmless bump, and that the UTI or whatever is going on responds wonderfully to Baytril or whatever ABX they give to him for it. WE LOVE CHIMO!!!! __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

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