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Mollylegs · 09/05/2023 11:50

Hi I was just looking for some advice, if possible please don't be too unkind. I have a 13 year old bitch, whom I adore. I noticed just over a week ago a couple of blood spots on my sofa, I only noticed as my sofa is light. I presumed she had just had a nasty poo and didn't think anything else of it till I noticed again on Friday the same thing. So I gave her a wipe and had a bit of fresh blood, tehn Saturday I saw it again and tried to wipe it but it didn't go away. My husband left me about 7 months ago and I'm now on benefits so I rang the PDSA and they said it's not life or death so we won't see her. So I rang our usual vet who was out of hours. So an expensive bill and some pain relief and diagnosis of a prolapse. Due to her age they said they would need to take bloods if she was going to be on medication for any length of time. That alone is £230. They would normally stitch it back in which obvs means surgery which I'm not sure when she's 13 years old. After a really, really awful 7 months or so in which my husband decided the grass was greener I'm left with very little money, I payed a lot out on Saturday and I have to take her back today in an hour and I've only enough for the consultation fee. My son and myself have had a really crap time, I'm not sure how much more I can take. Does anyone know if this prolapse is something I can handle at home or am I hoping for too much. Please be kind, already in floods of tears and I'm not at the vets yet. My appointment is 12.30, I guess I'm just hoping for a little miracle xx

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cheekyffer · 11/05/2023 18:28

FurAndFeathers · 11/05/2023 16:29

Who says the dog has cancer? Confused

she’s been examined by two veterinary professionals. Both have recommended surgery.

I suspect the first discussed PTS knowing the OP’s limited financial situation in an effort to ease any guilt she might feel about not being able to afford surgery.

but if the PDSA are happy to do surgery for the polyp removal then go for it. 13 isn’t that old for a patterdale

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It was mentioned a few times on the first page, I don't think by a vet though. The post I wrote says I would have the surgery done if the PDSA say they can do it and it is straightforward. In contrast, if I had a very elderly dog requiring extensive surgery and further treatment I would

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Mollylegs · 11/05/2023 18:44

@FurAndFeathers thank you for your comments, your right in saying I need only to listen to the vet and no one else. I'm hoping she still has a few years yet x

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Missingmyusername · 11/05/2023 18:55

OP I would operate, because I think the vet would only do it if they think there’s a solid chance of a good outcome.

My friend’s patterdale got to 17. Hopefully yours has a good few years yet.

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Mollylegs · 11/05/2023 19:15

@FurAndFeathers Hi I know i've asked the questions the lady this comment was for is a vet, I will trust the PDSA but it was nice to hear what she had to say xx

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Mollylegs · 11/05/2023 19:18

@Missingmyusername Hi thanks for your comment. Fingers crossed it will be removed and she can carry on living her best life xx

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RunningFromInsanity · 11/05/2023 19:28

13 isn’t that old for a Patterdale terrier and it’s not a huge operation tbh.

I would do the surgery.

Best wishes to you and Molly

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Mollylegs · 11/05/2023 19:35

@Missingmyusername hi thanks for your omment x

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Mollylegs · 11/05/2023 19:36

@RunningFromInsanity Thank you xx

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Mollylegs · 12/05/2023 08:33

@Wotrewelookinat Hi, I can't say my description is much good. the vet at the PDSA said it was like a little polyp and she can tell it's attached by a stalk to something but she could only feel so far in. The vet is due to ring me this Tuesday for my final decision and then said she would book her in. Molly is such a daft happy dog, the kind that when I go to make a cup of tea and come back in the living room you would think she hadn't seen you all day, tail wagging practically smiling at you. She is still a very lively girl, always ready to play. If this polyp had been anywhere else I probably would not have known about it, it's just the fact that she goes to the loo everyday obviously so it can't be left untreated I feel like I should give her a chance. I've noticed a few people have said that the surgery isn't too invasive but I will have to check that I won't let anyone on this platform sway my decision I just really needed advice, it seems most think I should just let her go, I would under no circumstances let her carry on if I thought she was in any kind of pain. I hope you have a lovely weekend, it's pouring with rain here xx

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Wotrewelookinat · 12/05/2023 11:31

@Mollylegs . It sounds like the surgery will be straight forward and not too invasive. She will have pain relief to take and as others have said, she’s not that old for a terrier. If she was mine I would go ahead.

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Mollylegs · 12/05/2023 12:23

@Wotrewelookinat Thanks so much, I don't know how you do your job. Your fantastic, Thank you xx

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