Shadow lump from 2010 grown :(

[GailyK81]

Hi everyone, I have neglected cockers online for a long time and now I really need you all.
The little lump shadow had 2010 which was found by vet to be inconclusive has returned with avenge nice and as we speak shadow is at the vets.
Vet has called me to say that he can't remove the lump without the leg and he is to take X-rays of chest and lymph glands and will get back to me in afew hours.
I am distraught , so sad my little character please all fingers crossed. Although I don't know about an amputation I can't think straight

[elaine.e]

What a terrible shock for you

Sending lots of positive thoughts that you get some good news when the vet has done the x-rays and that nothing drastic has to be done. But if amputation is necessary please remain positive. I've known a good few dogs that have had that done and have been amazed at how well all of them have adapted.

There's a Cocker here on COL called Delilah who had a leg amputated a year or so ago and I think her mum still comes on COL. I'm sure if she sees this she'll be able to tell you about her experience.

Thinking of you and Shadow

[Helen]

I'm not surprised you're in a state - what a shock!

Keeping everything crossed for Shadow - keep us posted

[Dozy bird]

What a shock for you, sending lots of these   to start with.
With the results of the X-rays I'm sure you vet will be able to give you a much clearer picture, which will help you I'm sure. When we only know half the facts our minds naturally go into overdrive, which isn't good but can't be helped.

There was a thread a while back about a cocker who had a leg amputated, sorry cant remember how long ago it was but I do know the dog was just fine and adapted really well.

My sister had a rescue dog who'd had a leg off due to an accident/cruelty and she was like a little rocket, it didn't slow her down!!

I hope they get back to you soon, keep busy xx


Edit - I think Elaine and I posted at the same time!

[8 Hairy Feet]

oh what a shock for you,
 (i truly know how you are feeling)
is there anybody with you?
 :bigarmhug:steffxxx

[supergirl]

Will be thinking of you and Shadow - all our fingers and paws crossed.

Big hugs 

[Biddy]

Sending you a big hug and hoping that when the vet phones you it won't mean an amputation and that you'll soon have your baby home. Hope all the x-rays etc are clear and that he can give you some good news.
Also sending hugs to Shadow.
I'm sure you are finding all this very difficult, but it might be of help to you to know that there is a large dog rottweiler type that lives in our town who has an amputated leg and he seems to manage on three legs ok.


Thinking of you
Liz and Jake xx

[JeffD]

Sorry to read this, my thoughts go out to you, but if the worst does happen a 3 legged dog is not very disabled. I have seen a couple on shoots over the years and they still do the same job as there 4 legged friends, only limitations were they could not jump fences so well.

[cockerdoo]

What a terrible shock for you, sending  to you both and hope everything turns out ok.

[Snoo]

Thinking of you both. Try and keep positive, although I know that is difficult under the circumstances..... 

[Poppsie]

Thinking of you both  and keeping fingers crossed that it isn't an amputation love to you  keep us posted x x x

[coopersmum]

Fingers crossed his radiographs and lymphnodes are clear and that he keeps his leg. It must have been a terrible shock

[Wenco18]

Just wanted to send you some supportive hugs  I would be worried sick, but I do remember reading how well dogs can cope after amputation. Stay strong 

[dal55]

Keeping all things crossed for you.XXXXX

[Bluebell]

Keeping all things crossed for you.XXXXX

Me too