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So after reading about Chloe and Lilly's similar issues with lumps/bumps. I got worried and brought Beckham to the vet last night. Even though my puppy class instructor (also a vet) said that it was probably a histiocytoma and that it will go away on it's own, so to stop worrying.
The vet took cell samples from each lump and put them on slides. After waiting a good 20 mins, she came back and was like "they're not cancerous and I don't see any cells that would suggest even a histiocytoma."
*mini celebration* :headbang:
Until I realized that this is just another instance of them not being able to tell me any more than I already knew!
This occasion cost me/Visa $134 and all I was told is to keep an eye on them and they should just go away on their own. "Gee thanks doc, I knew that before I even came in here!" Isn't that why I pay you? So you can tell me something I DON'T know? Umm hello?!! We have a thing called the internet nowadays and you can find answers to pretty much ANYTHING on it and I do my research before calling the vet (not saying that the internet is always right). :aua:
Yes, I know that my 'peace of mind' and the health of my baby don't have a price tag, but I feel like I'm at the vet's office at least once a month and I leave there broke/further in debit and without answers.
Anyways, sorry for the rant. Beckham is my first dog and so I am not used to all of these health issues/vet trips. I guess with Boxers, this is something I'm going to have to get used to or get a second job to pay for his vet trips! :signhelp:
:violin:
The vet took cell samples from each lump and put them on slides. After waiting a good 20 mins, she came back and was like "they're not cancerous and I don't see any cells that would suggest even a histiocytoma."
*mini celebration* :headbang:
Until I realized that this is just another instance of them not being able to tell me any more than I already knew!
This occasion cost me/Visa $134 and all I was told is to keep an eye on them and they should just go away on their own. "Gee thanks doc, I knew that before I even came in here!" Isn't that why I pay you? So you can tell me something I DON'T know? Umm hello?!! We have a thing called the internet nowadays and you can find answers to pretty much ANYTHING on it and I do my research before calling the vet (not saying that the internet is always right). :aua:
Yes, I know that my 'peace of mind' and the health of my baby don't have a price tag, but I feel like I'm at the vet's office at least once a month and I leave there broke/further in debit and without answers.
Anyways, sorry for the rant. Beckham is my first dog and so I am not used to all of these health issues/vet trips. I guess with Boxers, this is something I'm going to have to get used to or get a second job to pay for his vet trips! :signhelp:
:violin: