What to do about vet missing lump

Byatt

when operating?

olias

Congratulations....you win first prize for the most lack of information in any post competition.:p

Olias

peachyprice

Ask the vet to operate again for free?

chris_n_tj

More information needed please

Byatt

Sorry, I wrote a long post and no response so deleted most of it...

my dog had a lump in her mouth; vet was meant to remove it didn't. Removed other growths on her body (which turned out to be cancer)...and did various other things including removing epitheals (sp) (gum over growth,) which hadn't been discussed.

Have gone to another vet who aspirated the lump and I found out yesterday it's cancerous.

I wanted to know where I stood as now dog will need another op and she's old so very stressful. When I told previous vet lump not removed, she looked shocked but said, does it come and go. (Not as far as I'm aware), but if she uses that argument how do I prove otherwise. She then measured it, and said keep an eye on it. I chnaged vets.

very upset right now.

rising_from_the_ashes

Poor you & a big hug for your dog - one of ours has just had 2 cancerous lumps removed so know what you're going through.

Re the lump going up and down - they can do this (our dog's did) and would be difficult to see this is it's in her mouth.

I'd have a chat with your new vet and ask for an honest opinion - we usually ask "if it was your dog/cat, what would you do?"

If the lump isn't bothering her and she is very old, your vet may advise you to leave it alone, or if easily removed then they'll probably advise going ahead.

Good luck