I discovered a lump on Sandstorm's right side!

Cindy said:
even though my friends know about Gavin's struggles....no one understands like Sheltie Nation :)
Seriously..who else would read me complain about PT not working or watch multiple videos of Gavin limping,playing, using his wheelchair cart, etc?
We GET it here. It isn't that our dogs are our lives, but that we feel so responsible for our dogs because they give us so much love and joy and we only want to repay them the best we can.
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You are so right Cindy!
We get it!
 
Hey, we are all hanging out here instead of out shopping.
That says a lot about our priorities :)

Gavin already got his walk in his cart this morning, btw..very happy dog, with squishy lipomas ( I call them his bumpy lumpies) and all
 
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These lipomas are very common in older Shelties and they're harmless unless they bother the dog or are in a spot that it gets in the way (like a joint). It really sounds like one of these, especially if it moves. If they get large, sometimes the vet will recommend removing them, but usually they're best left alone. As Caro and Chris have said, the vet will perform a quick needle aspiration and put it under the scope to see what the cells are.

I know how you feel...lots of my dogs have had these and only once did we have to have one removed. The only dangerous lump any of my Shelties have had was one that I didn't find and couldn't be felt. So try to relax and see what the vet says. Sending good thoughts for you and Sandstorm!
 
Most vets can ID a lipoma by just looking under the scope. They might send it out for verification, but they usually have a good idea if it something to worry about at your appointment :)
 
Ann said:
These lipomas are very common in older Shelties and they're harmless unless they bother the dog or are in a spot that it gets in the way (like a joint). It really sounds like one of these, especially if it moves. If they get large, sometimes the vet will recommend removing them, but usually they're best left alone. As Caro and Chris have said, the vet will perform a quick needle aspiration and put it under the scope to see what the cells are.

I know how you feel...lots of my dogs have had these and only once did we have to have one removed. The only dangerous lump any of my Shelties have had was one that I didn't find and couldn't be felt. So try to relax and see what the vet says. Sending good thoughts for you and Sandstorm!
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THANK YOU Ann!! I could not have gotten through the weekend without this forum and you all!!
 
My four year old, Henry, has one on this chest. The vet said it's most likely fatty/lipoma. When I asked her about possible cause, she said it's what dogs do (grow lumps!). She was very relaxed and nonchalant about it.
 
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