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Oct 28, 2020 17:48:01   #
Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA
 
About 4 weeks a go my wife noticed a lump on the side of Abby’s mussel. This required an immediate visit to the vet. Since both are pups had an appointment in a week for their annual teeth cleaning and would be under anesthesia, she would take care
of the lump then.

Stitches from lump removal. Vet looked at under microscope and said it looked suspicious. The vet sent for testing and week later confirmed it was a benign growth.
Stitches from lump removal. Vet looked at under mi...
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Abby scratched the stitches open so we got a collar to prevent that. Abby hated it and looked at us with sad eyes. She did figure out that if she laid on her back she could wiggle out it. My wife came up with a better idea.
Abby scratched the stitches open so we got a colla...
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My wife went to Walmart and picked up a pack on new born socks. Secured with some non adhesive surgical tape, that did the trick. Abby could scratch with no problems. The stitches are out now and she back the lovable self.
My wife went to Walmart and picked up a pack on ne...
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Oct 28, 2020 18:18:17   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
Good shots! Cute pup. Excellent outcome!

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Oct 28, 2020 19:06:57   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Dave327 wrote:
About 4 weeks a go my wife noticed a lump on the side of Abby’s mussel. This required an immediate visit to the vet. Since both are pups had an appointment in a week for their annual teeth cleaning and would be under anesthesia, she would take care
of the lump then.


Dave, Abby is very lucky to have you and your wive as parents. You take good care of her.

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Oct 28, 2020 19:45:27   #
dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia
 
not sure where the lump was.........muscle or muzzle................whatever.I hope she recovers well.

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Oct 29, 2020 06:55:39   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
quixdraw wrote:
Good shots! Cute pup. Excellent outcome!



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Oct 29, 2020 10:00:19   #
SENSORLOUPE
 
Dave327 wrote:
About 4 weeks a go my wife noticed a lump on the side of Abby’s mussel. This required an immediate visit to the vet. Since both are pups had an appointment in a week for their annual teeth cleaning and would be under anesthesia, she would take care
of the lump then.


When I started the story, I didn't know about the end. I am so glad it ended happily. She is such a cutie. Great idea with the socks !!! I will remember that!

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Oct 29, 2020 20:00:52   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Cute pup and glad she is fine..

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Oct 30, 2020 11:57:29   #
Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA
 
Thank you all for your kind replies.

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