If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Duffy's visit to the vet
I took Duffy to see TED for an evaluation on Monday. Everything looks
good except that he needed to have a cyst removed from his shoulder. I had the cyst examined in January. At that time, I was told to keep an eye on it and return to the veterinary clinic if it grew in size. It did grow, so we returned this week. I had a long discussion with the vet an agreed that there was no need to send the cyst to pathology. I agreed with the doctor that we would not want to undertake extreme care at his age even if it is malignant, and the vet is of the opinion that there actually is very little likelihood off cancer. Please send purrs that this is true. I lost my beautiful Holly to cancer at the same age (18.5). TED did tell me that overall he is in remarkable condition for that age. He seems to feel well, and he is still a little gymnast who hops into my lap at every opportunity. MaryL |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Duffy's visit to the vet
On 9/30/2015 7:39 PM, MaryL wrote:
I took Duffy to see TED for an evaluation on Monday. Everything looks good except that he needed to have a cyst removed from his shoulder. I had the cyst examined in January. At that time, I was told to keep an eye on it and return to the veterinary clinic if it grew in size. It did grow, so we returned this week. I had a long discussion with the vet an agreed that there was no need to send the cyst to pathology. I agreed with the doctor that we would not want to undertake extreme care at his age even if it is malignant, and the vet is of the opinion that there actually is very little likelihood off cancer. Please send purrs that this is true. I lost my beautiful Holly to cancer at the same age (18.5). TED did tell me that overall he is in remarkable condition for that age. He seems to feel well, and he is still a little gymnast who hops into my lap at every opportunity. MaryL Purrs on the way for the cyst to be benign. Duffy is indeed a wonderful cat. Jill |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Duffy's visit to the vet
On 9/30/2015 4:39 PM, MaryL wrote:
I took Duffy to see TED for an evaluation on Monday. Everything looks good except that he needed to have a cyst removed from his shoulder. I had the cyst examined in January. At that time, I was told to keep an eye on it and return to the veterinary clinic if it grew in size. It did grow, so we returned this week. I had a long discussion with the vet an agreed that there was no need to send the cyst to pathology. I agreed with the doctor that we would not want to undertake extreme care at his age even if it is malignant, and the vet is of the opinion that there actually is very little likelihood off cancer. Please send purrs that this is true. I lost my beautiful Holly to cancer at the same age (18.5). TED did tell me that overall he is in remarkable condition for that age. He seems to feel well, and he is still a little gymnast who hops into my lap at every opportunity. MaryL Purrs are on the way. Joy |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Duffy's visit to the vet
"MaryL" wrote in message ... I took Duffy to see TED for an evaluation on Monday. Everything looks good except that he needed to have a cyst removed from his shoulder. I had the cyst examined in January. At that time, I was told to keep an eye on it and return to the veterinary clinic if it grew in size. It did grow, so we returned this week. I had a long discussion with the vet an agreed that there was no need to send the cyst to pathology. I agreed with the doctor that we would not want to undertake extreme care at his age even if it is malignant, and the vet is of the opinion that there actually is very little likelihood off cancer. Please send purrs that this is true. I lost my beautiful Holly to cancer at the same age (18.5). TED did tell me that overall he is in remarkable condition for that age. He seems to feel well, and he is still a little gymnast who hops into my lap at every opportunity. MaryL Lots of purrs coming from over the pond that it's benign. If your vet says it's unlikely to be cancer, try not to worry.. although you will, naturally, because of Holly. Older animals often get lumps and bumps that are not significant but scare their owners. Hoping it's nothing much. Tweed |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Duffy's visit to the vet
On 10/3/2015 3:31 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"MaryL" wrote in message ... I took Duffy to see TED for an evaluation on Monday. Everything looks good except that he needed to have a cyst removed from his shoulder. I had the cyst examined in January. At that time, I was told to keep an eye on it and return to the veterinary clinic if it grew in size. It did grow, so we returned this week. I had a long discussion with the vet an agreed that there was no need to send the cyst to pathology. I agreed with the doctor that we would not want to undertake extreme care at his age even if it is malignant, and the vet is of the opinion that there actually is very little likelihood off cancer. Please send purrs that this is true. I lost my beautiful Holly to cancer at the same age (18.5). TED did tell me that overall he is in remarkable condition for that age. He seems to feel well, and he is still a little gymnast who hops into my lap at every opportunity. MaryL Lots of purrs coming from over the pond that it's benign. If your vet says it's unlikely to be cancer, try not to worry.. although you will, naturally, because of Holly. Older animals often get lumps and bumps that are not significant but scare their owners. Hoping it's nothing much. Tweed Thank you. You are correct on all points. MaryL |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Duffy the Bedtime Cat | MaryL[_2_] | Cat anecdotes | 5 | June 6th 13 04:46 PM |
Duffy's Day | MaryL | Cat anecdotes | 8 | February 22nd 10 01:12 PM |
Duffy scared me | MaryL | Cat health & behaviour | 10 | September 8th 07 09:30 AM |
Duffy's wonderful toy | MaryL | Cat anecdotes | 13 | December 9th 04 12:38 AM |
Duffy is a TV star | MaryL | Cat health & behaviour | 49 | January 20th 04 10:33 PM |