Growth in Fudge's Ear UPDATE

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

When Fudge was groomed a couple of weeks ago, the groomer pointed out a small growth in Fudge's ear. It was small and looked like a skin tag. I didn't think anything about it at the time. Well, today her ear flapped back and I was shocked to see the tiny growth has more than doubled in size and I immediately called the vet. She has an appointment Wednesday. The growth looks like cauliflower and I have been online tonight and it looks like it might be called a sebaceous adenoma. What concerns me is that it says rapid growth could indicate something serious like cancer. I will try and post a picture tomorrow. Has anyone heard of this or has their dog had one of these growths?

 

UPDATE: We went to the vet tonight and she said the growth has to be removed surgically on Friday. She said most of the time these things are benign, but she has been wrong in the past, so she will not know until the biopsy is done. Thank you again for all of your concern. We all really appreciate all the kind words.

 

SECOND UPDATE: Fudge went in this morning for her surgery. She did great. They were able to just give her light anesthesia, but she is still acting punch drunk and is very tired. We will not have the results of the biopsy for about two weeks. On a side note, Vern drove with me to drop Fudge off and when I came back to the car, he was howling like a baby. When we picked her up, he was so happy to see his Fudge and was very gentle and loving.  He checked her out with his sniffer and made sure she was ok. Very sweet.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

JD and I will be thinking about you and Fudge and hoping the surgery goes well and the growth is benign. Hang in there.

[Camilla and Darwin]

I hope the surgery goes well!

[Leslie and Halas]

Halas and I send hugs your way.  Good luck with the surgery, and we hope the vet is right about it being benign.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Laurie...I feel so badly that I haven't been in touch with you about Fudge.  Little Rooney had me in a tail spin and he was all I could think about all day long.  I hope the doctor is right that it is probably nothing.  Did she say how long the biopsy would take?  That is the worst...the wait!  Give Fudge a huge hug and kiss from me.  I will be checking Friday all day long for a progress report.  Our Doodles sure do keep us hopping don't they?  xo

[Debbie Durante]

Coco does certainly resemble Fudge. I just read about Fudge's surgery on Friday, keeping you in my prayers.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Laurie - thank you, Fudge and Vern for all the well wishes while Rooney was in the hospital!  Now we want to send them right back at ya - we are sending our prayers that Fudge breezes through tomorrow and that the growth is benign.  I'm NOT going to tell you not to worry - I know just what you are feeling!  Stay strong.

[Kathy Spyker]

Hopefully it won't be anything serious and having it removed quickly is the best way to stop it. I will keep Fudge in my prayers tomorrow, please keep us updated.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Keep us posted - we will hope for the best!!!

[Melissa & Porter]

I am so glad Fudge is doing well, and Vern, what a sweety!

[Debbie Durante]

I was just checking in to see about Fudge, the waiting to find out the results stinks, but I'm betting it will all turn out fine. I will be looking for your update.

[BG and Gavin]

Thanks for the update - I was wondering how things went.  Hopefully the results in two weeks are positive.  That Vern is a real sweetie!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Boys will be boys.