Post by LuluBaby on Jun 20, 2005 18:44:13 GMT -2
My husband took Miss Lulu Belle to the vet today for her vaccinations, an allergy shot, and to take care of a few other things. One of those things was a small blackish bump she developed on the edge of her ear. Our vet said that it was possibly a melanoma. Does that sound right?? I've never seen any other slave write about their dog's melanoma. I've seen sebaceous cysts, sarcomas, lukemias, etc, but never a melanoma. Does anyone know anything about melanomas on dogs? Is my vet a freaking loon?
As a side note, I'm relatively sure I need a sedative right now. I know I shouldn't be freaking, but I totally am. She's only two and it's really depressing and frightening that she might already be developing cancerous growths.
Can anyone provide me with information, links, book recommendations, etc. Any experience or knowledge anyone has on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Next week, the vet wants us to bring her in so he can cut a chunk out of her ear. He also said we have the option to biopsy it after he removes it. Should I do that as well?
As a side note, I'm relatively sure I need a sedative right now. I know I shouldn't be freaking, but I totally am. She's only two and it's really depressing and frightening that she might already be developing cancerous growths.
Can anyone provide me with information, links, book recommendations, etc. Any experience or knowledge anyone has on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Next week, the vet wants us to bring her in so he can cut a chunk out of her ear. He also said we have the option to biopsy it after he removes it. Should I do that as well?