Solid Mass on Side (4yr Intact GSP)
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:51 pm
Hi All,
My name is Elizabeth and I have a 4yr old gsp named Jackson. I noticed a week ago a hard lump in between his back ribs that wasn’t there before. I took him to get a x-ray and the mass is not attached to his ribs and no indication of any broken bones. This is my first gsp and want advice if you have gone though something similar? I have spent $800 on the x-ray and next step would be a biopsy and ultrasound ($2500). He is fully stable, no change in demeanor or food intake, so I am wondering if there are any alternatives before committing to those options that may not yield a result as told by my vet. First pic is before the bump, second pics are of bump.
Thank you all in advance!
Best,
Beth
My name is Elizabeth and I have a 4yr old gsp named Jackson. I noticed a week ago a hard lump in between his back ribs that wasn’t there before. I took him to get a x-ray and the mass is not attached to his ribs and no indication of any broken bones. This is my first gsp and want advice if you have gone though something similar? I have spent $800 on the x-ray and next step would be a biopsy and ultrasound ($2500). He is fully stable, no change in demeanor or food intake, so I am wondering if there are any alternatives before committing to those options that may not yield a result as told by my vet. First pic is before the bump, second pics are of bump.
Thank you all in advance!
Best,
Beth