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ShazzieB

(18,619 posts)
Fri Apr 26, 2024, 11:55 PM Apr 2024

Willow's trip to the vet

Hubby and I took our feisty little tortie to the vet on Thursday, because we had noticed a suspicious lump in her abdominal area. When the vet examined Willow, she also found another smaller lump. She said they could be mammary tumors and suggested doing a needle aspiration of both lumps and sending the samples to the lab to find out exactly what's going on. We readily agreed and are now awaiting the results. She said it could take up to 10 days, maybe less but not more than that. With luck, we'll hear some time next week, and I'll post as soon as we know anything.

I'm trying not to worry too much, but it's hard not knowing if my kitty has the feline equivalent of breast cancer. Willow's only about 7-8 years old, so I wasn't expecting to have to worry about any serious health problems for a few more years.

We also found out she has some bad teeth and probably will need some extractions, but we didn't schedule anything yet. We'll figure that out when we find out what's up with the lumps and the treatment options for that. If she needs surgery, I'm hoping they can take care of the teeth at the same time.

I'm okay right now, since we haven't gotten any definite horrible news yet, but thoughts, prayers, an good vibes are always welcome.

In the meantime, here's a pic of our little lady.



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Willow's trip to the vet (Original Post) ShazzieB Apr 2024 OP
Hoping Willow's prognosis will be good. Seems she is Polly Hennessey Apr 2024 #1
Vibes for best possible outcome for your sweet Willow. niyad Apr 2024 #2
She's lovely Laurelin Apr 2024 #3
Best wishes for a great outcome. lark Apr 2024 #4
Hopeful vibes coming your way. 3catwoman3 Apr 2024 #5
Many years Rebl2 Apr 2024 #6

Polly Hennessey

(7,449 posts)
1. Hoping Willow's prognosis will be good. Seems she is
Sat Apr 27, 2024, 12:10 AM
Apr 2024

a lucky lady to have you. I am going through a recovery period with my dog, Scout. She had Cruciate Ligament Surgery. Wishing for the best outcome for Willow.

lark

(24,147 posts)
4. Best wishes for a great outcome.
Sat Apr 27, 2024, 08:10 AM
Apr 2024

Hopefully everythings' benign but if not that it's a great surgery, gets it all, and she heals fast!

Rebl2

(14,664 posts)
6. Many years
Sat Apr 27, 2024, 10:17 AM
Apr 2024

ago we had a very feisty tortie—she was a handful at times. Hoping for the best outcome for your sweet Willow.

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