On 2008-07-17 19:45:00 -0400, montana wildhack
said:

We had any new lumps aspirated.

Gah. Tested using a fine needle. I don't think that term means what I
thought it did. Better look it up!

On 2008-07-17 19:43:56 -0400, "kat" said:

Any other
symptoms other than the pea sized lump?

In Tracy's case, no. Just a lump. There was no other indication of anything.

In article ,
"kat" wrote:

How was it diagnosed?

removal and biopsy, followed by a lot more tests for metastasizing.
Sorry - I shouldn't have brought it up as I prefer not to talk about it.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

kat wrote:

From the report: "Breeds with dark pigment in their mouths, such as German
Shepherds, black cocker spaniels "
(which Shadow most resembles - the legs are the only dachshund quality
except maybe the temperment that I can detect)
"Scotties and chows are prone to melanoma in their mouths. Routinely
inspect Shadow's mouth for any signs of abnormality such as swelling around
a tooth. If there is no tooth inury or dental disease, this could be a sign
of mouth cancer. Consult your veterinarian immediately."


Thanks. I've just given Cubbe the first of her official gum checks.
She's fine.


--Lia

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
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On 2008-07-17 19:43:56 -0400, "kat" said:

Any other
symptoms other than the pea sized lump?

In Tracy's case, no. Just a lump. There was no other indication of
anything.


Did they start out small and grow larger and then multiply? Shadow has had
his for about a year and it hasn't changed in size.

Kathy

"Janet Boss" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"kat" wrote:

How was it diagnosed?

removal and biopsy, followed by a lot more tests for metastasizing.
Sorry - I shouldn't have brought it up as I prefer not to talk about it.

Ok. I can understand that.

Kathy

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
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On 2008-07-17 19:45:00 -0400, montana wildhack
said:

We had any new lumps aspirated.

Gah. Tested using a fine needle. I don't think that term means what I
thought it did. Better look it up!

So it wasn't necessary to remove it?

Kathy

"Julia Altshuler" wrote in message
. ..
kat wrote:

From the report: "Breeds with dark pigment in their mouths, such as
German
Shepherds, black cocker spaniels "
(which Shadow most resembles - the legs are the only dachshund quality
except maybe the temperment that I can detect)
"Scotties and chows are prone to melanoma in their mouths. Routinely
inspect Shadow's mouth for any signs of abnormality such as swelling
around
a tooth. If there is no tooth inury or dental disease, this could be a
sign
of mouth cancer. Consult your veterinarian immediately."


Thanks. I've just given Cubbe the first of her official gum checks.
She's fine.

Good

Kathy