Glenfiddich has a tumor

[Boondox]

Glenfiddich (Fiddy), our most perfect golden retriever (the white masked 9 year old asleep in the chair in the recently posted photo of my six companions) had a noticable lump on his right ribs this week when I checked him. Based on my admittedly dated medical experience it had me worried. Irregular base. Seems to be wrapped around a rib. Couldn't get my fingers under it.

Took him to the vet today and the moment the vet's fingers probed the mass I could see in his face he was worried as well. We scheduled a lumpectomy for next Thursday, and the hardest part was keeping our concerns from Tamara. She doesn't handle worry well.

But jeez, this wonderful dog is everything a golden should be! All the fingers, toes and paws in our household are crossed for the little guy!

Pete and Tamara
Molson, Harley, Glenfiddich, Tetley, Tuppence and Canisius

 

[DUMBDOG]

Hope that everything will be ok. He is a great looking golden.

 

[Inspector507]

Pete,
Fingers, toes and paws crossed here as well my friend.

 

[RichZ]

Pete, we have everything crossed for Fiddy, too!!!! Let's all think positive thoughts, send positive energy, and all the prayers possible for Fiddy!!!

 

[kevincook]

We are praying here also.

Good Luck,

Kevin

 

[sweettractors]

What a beautiful Golden /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif--Our thoughts will be with you. We have a 4 year old Golden (Jake) that is also very special to us.--Ken Sweet

 

[GaryE]

I understand what you are going through......

Hang in there....

Best wishes,

Gary

 

[GaryM]

Fine looking Golden. Hope everything turns out well.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Here's to hoping it's just a fatty lipoma. Best of luck.

Cliff

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

We are currently going through a similar situation and I understand how hard it is. I hope that everything works out...