Murphy has a lump (NN)

[noblenewf]

Yesterday I was petting my Murph and I felt a small lump on his side just on top of his ribcage. It wasn't there last Wednesday because I groomed him and I felt him all over (my nursing assessment skills kick in). He is otherwise acting completely normal. I am taking him in tomorrow morning to have it checked. I'm trying not to panic but with my recent streak of luck with my boys, naturally I am very worried. Please say a prayer for my Golden boy that it is nothing major. Thank you.

 

[Angela]

Of course, prayers from here, Murphy is always my favourite Golden
Hopefully it's just a fatty lump which isn't serious.

 

[Elizabeth]

Good thoughts and prayers for Murphy.
Probably just a fatty tumor like Angela said.

E

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

Hoping it is nothing to worry about. Sending good thoughts his way.

 

[Newfs Forever]

Good thoughts and prayers from NH!

 

[M & M's Mom Linda]

Jess...our chocolate Labs both developed fatty lumps at 5+ years old. Hoping this is all Murphy has...it is common in Labs and Goldens.

 

[Pam G]

Sending many positive thoughts your way. Just curious..how big is the lump?

 

[Leonard and his bud Snuffles]

Hoping just a fatty lump here too. Seems so common in certain breed dogs.

 

[Blacknewfs]

Hopefully it's nothing to be concerned about -- perhaps a spider bite or a fatty cyst.

 

[noblenewf]

Thank you everyone. I'm hoping it's just a fatty lump too. He will be five in April. It's right on the right side of his body on his rib cage, about the size of a quarter, and is moveable. But it's definitely on his ribs and not in the skin.

 

[R Taft]

Murphy :heart: has got all our prayers and positive thoughts from across the miles...here is hoping he has just got one of those little lumps that is really nothing. But I know how much you will worry until the visit :hugs: :hugs: Ronnie

 

[Murphy]

Jess.. my sons dog Bear, 1/2 lab 1/2 Newf has fatty lumps. Has had them for years. Still will say some prayers for your doll baby Murphy. :grouphug:

 

[luvmynwfy]

We will definitely say a prayer for your Murphy. Glad to hear he is feeling/acting normal, he probably is going to be just fine. We worry about our fur-babies so much....
Marina & Timber

 

[blackberry6]

Sending good thoughts for you and Murphy.

 

[Jeannie]

Said a quick prayer that this is nothing serious with Murph. He is a really special Golden.

 

[jane]

Oh Jess...Sending lot's of good thoughts and prayers that it's nothing serious. Hug's to you and Murphy...

 

[Alicia]

Keep us posted and I am praying for good news.

 

[DAWNMERIE]

Praying and sending good thoughts.

 

[KodysGrandma]

Prayers from here

 

[Thehallk]

I had a golden growing up and by the time she was five she had a few fatty deposits. When she finally laid down for the last time at about 13 (for unrelated reasons) they were all over her chest and sides of varying sizes and maneuverability. We had biopsies of a few of them and all were just benign fat. Good luck and hope Murphy just has what all these other good goldens seem to have.