Thursday, March 24, 2016

Need some good thoughts

We are taking Mr Reilly to an Oncologist Vet today and could use some power of the paw and good thoughts. Back in 2012 he had a strange growth on the big pad on this left front paw - it kind of looked like a toe nail growing out of it. We had heavy snow that year and the cold seem to freeze it off - one day it was there and then it was gone. Over the years though some kind a growth started growing in the same spot - it was like a hard callous. We have been having it checked every few months since 2012 and just recently noticed the lump has started getting a lot bigger and has now grown through to the top of his foot too. It has also gone from being dark and hard like his pad to this now softer squishy pink lump. Our regular vet did a biopsy and it didn't show anything and he can touch it and squeeze it and Mr Reilly shows no pain. He thinks it is just his own body's reaction to the arthritis he has in his toes - kind of like the swelling we get in our knuckles - it is like he is growing an extra pad to help cushion his foot. To be on the safe side though we are getting a second opinion. It will be a few days before we have any results but we are hoping it isn't anything bad.
You worry too much Mom
The growth in 2012
Starting to grow on the top of the foot
The growth on his pad

41 comments:

  1. Dearest Reilly I am sending you bucket loads of POTP, I is sure you WILL be okay and this is nuffin to worry about but I will be thinkings of you handsome fella. Take care
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. My Munchkin had weird things happen to his feet when he was arthritic in the toes like Reilly. Will be sending you lots of power of the paw, love and hope that it's is just Reilly's way of adapting.

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  3. Hari OM
    All POTP coming at ya from over the pond... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. Lots of power of the paw for Reilly! Seems odd to say we hope it is 'just' arthritis. But at least that is something poor Reilly is already used to. Thinking of you. We know how worrying it is.

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  5. Dear Reilly. Katie would ship herself right to you to be by your side if she could. She is sending tons and tons of sheltie love and kisses that everything is OK. Her mom is sending them too. She will be worried sick until she hears that it's good news.

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  6. Oh, Reilly I'm sending you all of my very strongest and bestest healing vibes today! I'm sure it will be fine, but a good idea to double check. I'm so glad it doesn't seem to hurt at all. I'll be thinking of you today, my furiend!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Police Commish

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  7. POTP and weim-power for your appointment, we all hope for gooooood news.
    hugs to you ... we send good thoughts and are on your side when you have to see that special vet Mr. Reilly

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  8. Sending hugs and hope for really good news to you and Reilly!

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  9. We will be sending all the potp from Iowa today to sweet Reilly. Hugs stella rose

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  10. I had one, my dermatologist removed it and it was nothing. Sending you positive thoughts
    Edward (& Lily)

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  11. Sherlock, oops I mean Reilly, we are sending POTP and good vibes to you. Hugs for Momma too!

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  12. Oh no my friend - Bless your little heart and paws. We will definitely be praying for you and your family. Much love. XOXO - Bacon

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  13. Sending good thoughts and POTP. Glad you are getting a second opinion and we pray it is nothing
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  14. Wee has all our paws crossed fur Reilly an sendin pawsitive forts too
    Lovs
    Da K Krew

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  15. Our paws are crossed for you, Reilly, and we are sending lots of AireZen and POTP!

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  16. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Paws crossed this is not something to worry about.

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  17. We know that bumps can be scary and we're hoping it's nothing serious. You are wise to get it checked out.

    Hugs and prayers
    Abby Lab and the Johnson's

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  18. Send prayers to Reilly and Hugs to Bree and Dad. I hope everything turns out that it is only his body adding more cushions to his foot.
    Bentley & MOm

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  19. WE are sending POTP and CROSSED PAWS and all good thoughts fur you today Reilly.

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  20. Oh dear Reilly we are sending special Scottish POTP to you and your Mom. We are hoping it is nothing serious, but are sure your Mom is right to get the nasty thing checked out properly.
    Love and hugs,
    Bertie and Gail.

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  21. It's Mum's job to worry Reilly :)
    We are sending you POTP and healing Chi vibes. Hope you feel better soon!
    Dip and Elliot x

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  22. Oh Reilly, I am sendin' TONS of POTP and I gots my paws crossed real tight for you!!!
    {{{hugs}}}
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  23. Very strange...sending prayers, wags and kisses your way!

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  24. We will say lots of prayers for Reilly!!!
    Cammie!

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  25. We hope Reilly will be OK. We cockers get lots of lumps and bumps like that and they're almost always benign. Good luck at the vet!

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  26. oh sweet reilly, we are thinking of you today and sending positive thoughts your way.
    licks & tail wags, bailey unleashed

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  27. While we are not around too much these days, you can still count on us for sending many prayers for everyone.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  28. We are sending lots of POTP that things go well at the dogtur Reilly!!

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  29. We are sending TONS OF LOVE and ALL of the positive thoughts in the world! Is it possible maybe it is an irritation from the sand, or the new stuff you said they were using that isn't quite "sand"? Maybe it's that? xoxo DakotasDen

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  30. That is a very odd lump indeed. You are a very wise and good Mom to be looking for that second opinion. We hope the vet is correct and the lump is of no concern. Lots of POTP from here and prayers from Mom. Do keep us updated.
    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  31. We are crossing our paws that this is something that will be easily taken care of!!

    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

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  32. We are hoping Reilly is fine and there is nothing to worry about.

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  33. We've got all of our paws and fingers crossed and we're sending POTP. Oh, and some hugs. We think you can use hugs.

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  34. Send Purrayers and Healing Pawkisses that everything is allright <3 <3 <3

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  35. Paws crossed it is nothing. I bet it is just a type of callous or something.

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  36. Prayers for you AND your Mom, Reilly. I think that worry is in a Mom's job description. We see your paw as healthy and whole, just like God made it.

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  37. Sending our woofs POTP purrs and even baa's your way for a result that is good! Mums can;t help but worry..it;s a Mum thing ! Loves Fozziemum xx

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  38. I am so sorry that we missed this and will look to see if there is any update. Paws crossed all will be okay. Love Dolly

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