Found a lump on Tilly

[tilly]

Just found a lump on Tilly. It is on her chest and about the size of a golf ball. It can't be an abcess as she hasn't been out side for weeks even then she was only outside once and won't go out now. It has come up very recnetly.

Got an appointment on Monday so we will see what it is then.

It all go around here.

Sally

[yola]

Oh Sally - I hope it's just a cyst or something equally benign. Don't panic - I know it's easy to say, but don't worry until you know you have to (if you know what I mean :roll: ).

In the interim . . . hugs to both you and Tilly.

[dinahsmum]

I agree with Yola.
Cysts are quite common and easy to remove. Kazz's old lady, Cleo, had one removed when she was over 20 years old - Tilly is just a child in comparison.
Try to stay calm - chance are it'll be fine

[tilly]

Thanks she seem to be OK aside from her usually sneezing which isn't getting better even with anitbiotics.:(
But I am remaining calm until monday when we will see what it is.
She is supposed to be going to a cattery on Wednesday as I am off to scotland for christmas with my family.
But my mum and Dad have said if she needs an operation she can come to scotland as we own the houe we are staying in and she can stay in my room and have loads of love.

Sally

[Mags]

I hope it's not too serious Sally..... fingers crossed for Tilly ((((hugs))))

[Kazz]

I agree with Yola.
Cysts are quite common and easy to remove. Kazz's old lady, Cleo, had one removed when she was over 20 years old - Tilly is just a child in comparison.
Try to stay calm - chance are it'll be fine

Hello Yes try not to worry DM is right Cleo had an op to remove a large "golf ball +" sized cyst in Jan 2006 she was perfectly fine and no probs since. I can find a pic of her cyst if you want to compare???

[Naomi]

Fingers crossed it's nothing major. Hope all goes well at the vets on Monday

[tilly]

Are cysts quite soft as Tillys lump is.
Sally

[Kazz]

Yeap cysts are soft. Cleo's was removed Jan 18th 2006, she had nothing else wrong with her but the size got big enough to warrant removal so we did.
She went in the morning, home early afternoon, she was perfect totaly fine even had a couple of teeth cleaned while she was under. Eating by tea time same day and right as rain - no worries at all and she was of course 23 years old then.
This was her lump,this was taken 20th Dec 2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/Cleo20.jpg

[tilly]

Thanks for the photo. Tillys lump can only be felt not seen. But is could still be a cyst what ever it is I am sure she will be fine.
Sally

[Kazz]

Yeah Cleo's could only be felt and I left it on vet's advice due to her age but it grew and the size more than anything else warranted the removal.

Take care and don't worry she will be fine. Its scary when they aren't to good or they have something wrong but try not to worry.

[dandysmom]

Fingers crossed that all will go well on Monday! (((hugs)))

[tilly]

The vet has had a look and taken a fine needle assperate (sp?) to doulbe check and I get the results of that tomorrow morning so I can tell you more then. I forgot to say he thinks is is a fatty lump.


Sally

[Kazz]

Sounds very positive news - pleased it appears to be going well.

[dandysmom]

That sounds encouraging! Let us know the results, please!

[dinahsmum]

Sounds like it's going to be reassuring news. Good.

[Jac]

That sounds like good news. Bet you were clock watching! Before the vets visit. Keep us posted. Sure it will be fine

[tilly]

I was fine until about 4pm when I started to panic that it might be something nasty. But feel better now. Don't know if I will get much sleep though.
Sally

[Fran]

Sounds promising, fingers crossed here x

[Mags]

Fingers crossed here, too ;)

[yola]

Look after yourself Sally - Tilly's in the best of hands. Hoping for positive news tomorrow morning.

[Sweet]

I am only just catching up......

Sorry to hear Tilly is not well, fingers and paws crossed its not serious x

[tilly]

Just got off the phone and it is definately a fatty lump which can be removed next time she goes under an anestetic (sp) but is not a major problem or anything nasty. It is more of a look thing as it will probably get bigger and more annoying to her.

I have also decided to take her with me to Scotland as this will be less stressful for her. It is also on the advice of the vet who is going to give me some seditives so that she sleeps the whole way up. She is very much a people cat so will be Ok once she gets up there.

Thanks for the support.

Sally

[Fran]

Oh what a relief! Hope you both enjoy your hols :D

[Mags]

So pleased to hear that news :D You can enjoy your Christmas now .......:D

Enjoy your holiday!:D

[Donna]

Glad she is ok. And hope you both have a happy Christmas!!

[dandysmom]

That's wonderful news, so glad it wasn't something awful....now you can relax and enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas to you!