Terrified about this

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extremelyworried3 · 04/10/2023 00:22

Hi,

I know nobody can help specifically but I’m just worried sick and won’t be getting any sleep because of it. I’m really hoping it’s nothing and I’m working myself into a state about nothing but I’m so frightened.

my dog is my entire life. I’m not ashamed to admit that. She is my rock that keeps me going. Everyday off work is spent taking her on fun adventures, trips, spending time with her and she really is my best friend in the entire world. She’s a 5yo golden retriever. I had a horrendous life growing up and managed to get a good degree, job, house etc and have a happy adult life and I got my dog to start my new life together with and she’s been my absolute rock. I’m sure you get the picture by now, she’s fab ❤️

but tonight when I was brushing her I found a lump. It’s at the end of her ribs- at first I thought it was her last rib because it’s last in line with them all but it feels much thicker than a rib and it doesn’t feel like a rib. She also doesn’t have it on the otherside. She’s been well in herself but was definitely unhappy with me touching it and putting gentle pressure on it so I think it’s sore to touch.

im going to call the vet tomorrow- I know it’s unlikely to be anything sinister as she’s a young dog etc and she’s been well in herself but goldens are just so prone to cancer and I’m absolutely terrified this is something bad. I’m not at all anxious about things normally but she’s my best friend and I’m so so worried this is something bad x

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TravellingT · 04/10/2023 00:50

I wonder if it could be an inflamed/irritated xiphoid process?

Fingers crossed, it's nothing. You've found it which is good, and it'll be checked asap which is even better. She's young, healthy otherwise I assume? These are all positive factors, so even if it's something that needs seeing to, she's got a head start. Keep positive, by tomorrow you'll know more.

I'm very proud of what you've achieved, I can't tell which of you is luckier!

Alissia · 04/10/2023 00:33

Currently on our third golden, spanning 34 years. Brilliant dogs.
They’re susceptible to hip problems which beset our first (at 16), whereas the second had sepsis.
Has she banged into anything? It could be something quite innocuous plus you’re acting swiftly. Give her a cuddle and trust all will be well.

XenoBitch · 04/10/2023 00:32

A lump can be so many things. The chance of it being something sinister is a lot less than it being something not scary. But by taking your DDog to the vets, you are getting there early regardless of what it is.

I hope vet appointment goes well

Catsmere · 04/10/2023 00:30

Not at all unreasonable to be scared! I feel the same with unknown and potentially dangerous things with my cats. Vibes for the vet finding it's nothing bad!

Scutterbug · 04/10/2023 00:29

Try to keep calm. We found a lump on our labradoodle a couple of years ago. The vet did a biopsy and nothing sinister was found. She still has the lump and is a very bouncy, over friendly, bonkers 8 year old!

ErrolTheDragon · 04/10/2023 00:28

Oh, I'm sorry, I do hope the vet can tell you what it is tomorrow. My old dog had all sorts of lumps and bumps, none of which were really problems.

It's understandable you're worried, try to get some rest if you can.

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