2yr old Red dobie girl has developed growth in ear.. Cancer?

Question

I just took my girl to the vet because she just got this reddish (blood blister looking) growth on the tip of the skin folds inside her ear, and it seems to grow fast. Vet said cancer, but no other "option". I cant have it removed yet (lack of funds) and an worried it could get bigger or rupture. Has anyone had a simular growth, that wasnt cancer? I have owned 7 doberman pinschers in my life, and never seen this before. My 4 yr old Weimaraner (girl) is so co-dependant on my dobie being around her, i dont know what her/I would do if we lost my dobie.

I tried care credit, i was declined. The vet has not done anything but just look at it. So i am hopeful he might just be 'money happy' since this IS vegas. Rusty also has had a runny eye (opposite side of the head than the growth) for like 2 weeks and the vet also wants to stain her cornia as well.... Wondering if these 2 things might be related at all... Thanks for your concern!

Answer 1

I agree - I would get another opinion but I would do it pretty fast since it does sound like whatever it is grew fairly fast -- if it is cancerous then it could be rooted as well and those can extend pretty far, pretty fast. I am sort of concerned that the vet said this without having any sort of test run but he may be very experienced with this sort of situation. No, I have had Dobermans for fifty years and never had it but that doesn't mean much since I also have never had one die of DCM or CAH and both of those kill many Dobermans. Did the vet take any sort of biopsy and look at it under a microscope? I would think that is warranted to accurately give a diagnosis unless he is some dermatological cancer expert or something. I would, as I said before, do it fairly quick and if it is cancerous, would have it removed asap also -- most vets will work with you regarding payments or take out a loan maybe but if it is cancerous and that fast, this isn't a good place for it to be and grow fast and you don't want it to metastisize to other areas. Good luck.

Answer 2

I would defiantly get a second opinion. It is difficult if not impossible for a vet (or any doctor) to just look at at growth and decide it is cancer without doing a biopsy. You defiantly need to get it removed as soon as possible just in case. Contact other vets in the area and see if they are willing to work out a payment plan, or apply for a Care Card which is a credit card that can be used only from medical and veterinary expenses and has low payments and no interest as long as you pay with in a certain period (usually determined by the amount charged)

Answer 3

I am so sorry to hear about your dobie girl. I have never had a dobie with this type of cancer, but have had a couple with Osteosarcoma, bone cancer. Did the vet do a biopsy to determine that it is for sure cancer? If I were you I'd take her to see an oncologist vet specialist. With you having lack of $$$ you may want to contact http://carecredit.com 1-800-365-8295
I wish you & your girl all the best !!

Answer 4

As in people medicine, a second opinion is always valuable. Take her to a different vet. There are vets who practice homeopathy and use other methods.

Here are some links to help you find one:
http://www.holisticmed.com/www/veterinary.html
http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/homeo.htm

I know how painful this must be for you. Our pets deserve all the love and care as the rest of our family members.

Good Luck

Answer 5

First I wold say get a second opinion.
Talk to teh vets and see if there is any orginization or anything that may help with payments.
Is there a vet in teh area that cando time payments??
I wish you luck

Answer 6

shop around there are vets that will take payments. i know i have one. thank god he take care of my dobe. wish you well with yours.

Answer 7

of course, no.
Don't be worry.