Hopefully its just a fatty lump (Lypoma)... these are quite common in older dogs.
The vet should be able to aspirate the lump and take a look at the cells.

These fatty lumps are usually found just under the skin and are not painful to the dog. They are not attached to the muscle underneath, so you can sort of move it a bit. They are neither hard nor soft, sorta like you'd expect a lump of fat to feel. If this is what you are feeling, odds are this is what it is, but until you know for sure, you can keep up a low level of worrying... sometimes that helps!

Try to get some sleep!

Oh, I forgot to say... Lypomas are normally harmless!

 

I am sooo sorry to hear that...that is very scary and frightening. I am hoping and praying for the best for Tessie and you. Yes please get some rest and don't start worrying the worse until it is here. My parents' boxer had a lump and they were able to remove it and that was that...my Lilly a couple of years ago had a lump and I took her to the vet and they checked it out and it was the "c" word but they were able to remove it and check it out and said they got it all and to just keep checking her out and so far nothing.

I know how it is though my thoughts and fear instantly goes to the worse scenerio as well...hoping for the best for both of you.

 

Don't assume the worse, our lab developed fatty bumps as he grew older, they caused him no pain or harm. If they did proceed to grow or bother him they could have cut them off with a minor surgery. He lived with them with no problems.

And our old cat Fanny had them and they never bothered her and she lived to a ripe 17.

Sending good vibes your way.

 

Thanks everyone.... I really hope it just a fatty tumor. We had a dog growing up that died at 4 1/2 years old of cancer. It started just from a little lump, I think that is why I am going crazy...
I will do my best to get some sleep, Im hoping they can take her in the AM tomorrow instead of 6:15 tomorrow night. I have to call and see if someone cancelled so finger crossed!

 

Thanks everyone.... I really hope it just a fatty tumor. We had a dog growing up that died at 4 1/2 years old of cancer. It started just from a little lump, I think that is why I am going crazy...
I will do my best to get some sleep, Im hoping they can take her in the AM tomorrow instead of 6:15 tomorrow night. I have to call and see if someone cancelled so finger crossed!

So sorry to hear of your other dog...that has got to be hard.

Hope you can get the appointment rescheduled...the waiting time is the worst.

Am thinking of you and Tessie...please keep us updated.

 

Tessie is actually my cat. She is almost 9 years old and I've had her since she was 5 weeks old, I adopted her
I will definitely let you know what the vet says when I get home.

 

You have had her since she was tiny baby and gave her a great home. I was always a cat person until I got Lilly almost eight years ago...though I still love cats. Hope your appointment will go good and you get good news at the vets...will be thinking of you.

 

Took Tessie to the vet yesterday. The doctor said the mass concerns her and she wants it removed ASAP. The mass is hard and is not a fatty tumor. Her Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, they are squeezing her in because they feel it is an "emergency".
They also took some blood and did a senior panel. Her Calcium and Thyroid are high. The doctor said the calcium may be high because of the tumor. Another test needs to be done for her Thyroid so they are doing that right now.
Tessie is not aloud to eat or drink after midnight tonight so for dinner she is getting her favorite canned food (which is $$ but she's worth it).
Keep your fingers crossed, and say a little prayer for her tomorrow.
Thanks everyone

 

Fingers and toes crossed. Good luck and please keep us posted.

 

Will keep you and Tessie in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wishing for the best!

 

Thanks everyone!
She was dropped off this morning so now I'm just waiting for the phone call to see how she makes out.
This Morning Tessie was begging for her breakfast and for her water fountain. She was actually sitting right where the fountain would be and wouldn't stop staring at me! Then of course I feed my dog and she is all over me wanting her food . She was so confused this morning, wish I could have given her something!

 

Poor Tessie

She is home but very tired and painfull. They gave me 2 kinds of meds (one antibiotic and the other pain meds, both in a liquid form). In 10 days she can get the stiches removed and hopefully in 3-7 days we will know the results of the mass.

Now I have to make sure she stops jumping up on the furniture and stuff which she is already trying to do!!