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Be sure to let us know what happens.
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will do for sure
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I do hope it's nothing at all.
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Thanks angeldogs.
k so im a worry wart and started to google it and eased my mind a little. From http://www.2ndchance.info/fibrosarcoma.htm I found: Quote:
Also from there: Quote:
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This backs up a lot of what our amazing Dr. Lee has been saying but I thought I'd post for others that are starting to freak out about vaccines like I am.
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Onster, I would be doing the same thing with any one of my guys! You are entitled.
L4H, I am assuming that Jasper's lump is completely gone now?
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Thanks 14+kitties
My cat Ty I had before Onnie and Bunduk never got an upper respiratory/mites/anal gland issues/post vaccine freakouts/diarrhea/ vaccine lumps (tho he got more vaccines than Onnie and Bunduk since he was indoor outdoor) With my 2 now Ive dealt with all of the above and Ive only had Bunduk for a little over a year and Onnie less than 2. Ty I had for 7.... ETA: lol nevermind I just rememberd Ty had his fair share. How quickly we forget...he had fleas numerous times, tapeworm twice and a urine infection. I cant believe im threadjacking my own theadjack of L4H's thread. |
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We have an appointment in half an hour. Vet says he doesnt think it would be a vaccine lump as these usually show 24-48 hours after the vaccine.
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Ok he thought it was too high up for a vaccine lump (this lump is around his lower ribs not in the flank where he gives the needle) so he took an aspiration and then said it wasnt an abscess and there were no tumour cells/ sign of infection.
He said it could still be a vaccine lump as Bunduk was squirming when he got the needle and if it gets bigger well have to address it (ie have surgery to remove it) . He said it could take 2 months to go down if its a vaccine lump. Also Bunduk and Onnie are one a 3 yr vaccine plan so I dont have to go through this for another 3 yrs, thank God. |
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Well the good thing is there were no tumor cells so that's a huge relief. Now you'll just have to be monitoring it. But you leave soon no?
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Ya I was freaking out for either of the two probs- an abscess (aka onnie and Bunduk cant be boarded together cuz theyre hurting ea other) or my worst fear, a tumor...
he said the fine aspiration is not a 100% indication that it is not tumerous however he did say it was not a fatty lump. So that leaves it being either a weirdly located vaccine lump (I think cuz he did squirm- vet doesnt remember) or some sort of tumour (may be malignant). I can monitor until July 8 but after that Ill have to leave it to the good people at catnap cottages in Guelph. My vet said he will keep in touch with them also regarding that. If it doesnt increase in size by the time I leave though he said its likely it wont increase in size and it will just go down eventually. He didnt charge me for the aspiration either . He did say that he had a cat just come in yesterday that he had given the vaccine a month ago and she developed an abscess When he stuck the needle in to do the aspiration all this puss came out and another cat that has a lump like Bunduk. He said its very rare and he was surprised with these 3 cases in a row but he says he probably wont get anymore for a long time. |
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Well certainly keep us informed. I'm sure it will go away soon.
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Oh no Onster. I just logged on.
I noticed the lump on Friday, 5 days after his vaccine. It took a week after that to pretty much disappear. So about 2 weeks all together. He lump was quite large almost 2 inches in diameter. for Bunduk! to you, I know how you feel!
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thanks love4himmies
I'm glad jasper's is completely gone. Bunduk's is doing weird things. Its about the size of a large olive and hard like that. After the vet aspirated it for a sample it seemed like it was spread out so it was larger in area covered but smaller in height but then the next day it was bigger again and larger than before (the vet did say there was some water under the skin but that was normal). Now it is remaining constant as the size of an olive. At least its not getting bigger *please please go away* |
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I don't think Jasper's lump was exactly where the needle went in either, It was more to the side of the neck. Of course as you stated, with the squirming, vets can't be exactly sure where the needle went in.
Keeping Bunduk in my prayers!
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Thanks L4H, Ill definately update here if the lump changes
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for Bunduk's lump to go away completely & soon
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*sigh*
Bunduk's lump is twice the size as of today. Yesterday it was still a hard olive now its twice the size with a hard centre (olive sized) but the rest is not so hard |
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oh no I checked again and its not soft its hard all the way
this lump is so weird it keeps changing. I can tell its there without even feeling it anymore because the fur is raised above it. |
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Oh no. Have you called the vet? Did he give you some time period as to when it might start going down?
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no I didnt call the vet, he said we have to see after 2 months at which point it should be gone.
He did say though that if it keeps getting bigger/doesnt go down after 2 months we will have to get it removed. Its a waiting game. |
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That stinks! Not to worry you, but what if it's something bad? Won't waiting that long make it worse?
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yes I worried about that. Vet said that theres no point putting him through surgery with his respiratory problems (Bunduk has damage to his airway) when it might just be a vaccine lump isnt very wise. He didnt seem concerned but of course Im very worried.
If it gets any biggger I dont know what Ill do? Just put him through the surgery? I dont know. |
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Call the vet, ask for a biopsy! PM Dr Lee too!
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I wonder if they can do a local freezing to do a biopsy for him rather than full anesthetic. It is just under the skin, not like it is an organ.
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Yeah, a biopsy wouldn't hurt. They don't have to put him under for that right? I'd think it's like when they do it to us, use a local. I just hate the thought of waiting that long and have it be something bad that could have been taken care of early on.
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I'm sorry it got bigger, onster. :sad: I know how worrisome that is!
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thanks guys.. Im trying not to worry.
I called the vet and he said as long its not much bigger than one inch ( the hard part) theres no need to do anything - standard procedure is to wait for 3 months after. I found this online: Quote:
It reiterates what the vet already told me, so I guess it makes me feel better. Also although it did get better it hasnt been a month since the vaccination so were not in that time yet...also I did notice it later so the 3-4 weeks later is comforting. Last edited by onster; June 26th, 2008 at 09:56 PM. |
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Onster for you & Bunduk
Now I will tell you the same thing I told L4H........Don't touch it, leave it alone, no checking it for one week. Often when you handle a lump often, it will increase in size because it is being "irritated" by being moved & prodded.
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Aww Bunduk,you are nothing but a furball of trouble,if you are not running away,you're jumping up 2 meters +a whole bunch of other things and now this stupid lump to worry mom more(not your doing though,for once)it will be gone soon,just like Vinnies
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