Mollie has a Luxating Patella and possible Hystiocytoma - UPDATE

[chrisp]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions that have been made.  I will keep you updated.  She doesn't seem to be in pain at all with any of it - although she did really yelp when the vet was manipulating her leg, but she was so good, I was afraid she might bite the vet but she didn't show any signs.  . 

Thanks again.

We're off the to Doggie Show at Hatfield tomorrow so looking forward to that.

[Jessie_Pup]

 Glad to hear Molly is not in any pain, hope they can sort out her problem soon.    We are going tomorrow to Essex Dog Day at Crix.  Dylan is a chocolate roan and Jessie a solid chocolate.  Might see you there.


Erica.

[chrisp]

Vet has confirmed that the lump is def a Hystiocytoma and we'll leave it alone unless it bothers her - which it isn't at the moment.

They also said they are not going to x-ray her now at the end of this month to check her leg as they really want to wait until she is a year old and check her then.  They don't want to give her too many anaestetics.  She will remain on anti-inflammatories unless anything alters.

They will then x-ray and if necessary operate at the same time.

She is quite happy and it doesn't seem to bother her which is good. 

Thank you for all your comments.

[elaine.e]

Good news that the lump is a Hystiocytoma

Fingers crossed that the patella will settle as Mollie's body matures and that she won't need surgery later.

[8 Hairy Feet]

Indeed