Albert's got to have a lump removed

[ali2010]

Just got back from the vets.  Alberts developed a few lumps in recent months, we was checked out a few months ago and the vet said they were nothing to worry about, just fatty lumps. Have taken him again this morning as was concerned that one of the new lumps (on his shoulder) didn't feel the same as the other ones.  The vet says he's concerned that this new lump is a mast cell tumor and wants to remove the lump and do a biopsy on Monday. 

Am really worried about this, trying to stay positive but its difficult not to worry.  Has anyone else been through anything like this?

[DeeDee]

Don't know anything about this but just wanted to say I was sorry and am thinking about you both. Hope all goes well on Monday. Try not to worry ~ I know, it's easy to say and difficult to do.  Diana

[Poppsie]

Awww Hun  what a worry for you poor little Albert  my poppy had a few lumps removed when she was older, but they were fatty lumps. Try not to worry as Diana has said easier said than done  healing thoughts winging there way to you and Albert  x x x

[ali2010]

Thank you. Am hoping Albert's lump is just a fatty lump but am struggling to pull myself together at the moment as Albert means so much to me 

[fenby]

Oh poor you, what a worry. Hope all goes well on Monday. 

[Linda B]

Hope all goes well on Monday 

[Lily Freya]

Absolutely everything crossed for your boy.

Hoping it's just another of those innocent lumps that cockers are prone.  If not, just praying that it has been spotted early....and he'll be ok. Xxx

[Countrygirl]

Hope everything goes well on Monday and it is nothing more serious than a fatty lump.

[SophieBlueRoanLover]

Let's hope it's just a bigger fatty lump. Our last cocker had loads and some were under the skin, but then he got a nasty huge warty-looking thing (about an inch in diameter, I seem to remember) on his shoulder, which also turned out to be benign when it was removed.

Fingers crossed the news is good next week.
xx

[ollie nathan's mum]

Fingers and paws crossed for you both, good luck on Monday. 

[ali2010]

Just realised that the vet didn't tell me not to give Albert his breakfast before his op tomorrow. Assume he won't be able to eat before but don't suppose anyone can tell me?

[elaine.e]

If Albert's having a general anaesthetic tomorrow, which I'm sure he must be, then you should have been told something along the lines of no food after about 8 or 9.00pm tonight and only sips of water after then. Our vet always gives an information sheet explaining everything, but it looks like yours has forgotten.

If there isn't an out of hours number that you can phone today then probably best to do as above and check with the surgery in the morning.

Hope it all goes well tomorrow and that the lump is harmless

[Ralu A]

Oh no, poor Albert.
I hope it's nothing bad. Elaine's advice is great.
Thinking of you tomorrow

[SophieBlueRoanLover]

Just realised that the vet didn't tell me not to give Albert his breakfast before his op tomorrow. Assume he won't be able to eat before but don't suppose anyone can tell me?

One of the vets near here forgot to tell my friend that before she took her dog in to be spayed (so the op had to be postponed a month). I'd try not to feed him and check with the vet first thing.

[MacTavish Boys]

I hope all goes well for Albert today, thinking of you both   
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx