Pathology report

The vet called, and all is well—the lab says that Dante’s lump seems to just have been a histiocytoma.  There was a bit of concern because he’s slightly older than the typical histiocytoma dog (he’s 5), but as long as this is the only lump he’s got, we’re not to worry.  If any more lumps appear though, it’s going to start looking like lymphoma, so I’m keeping a close eye on all his “pits”.  In fact, after doing some reading about lymphoma, I’m going to make a habit of checking all the pets for lumps on a regular basis (at least once a week).  It’s so easy to just check the armpits, groin, and neck area for bumps when we’re playing or having cuddles, so I’m going to be deliberate about it on the pets I can manage (i.e., I might not be so successful at groping Chelsea and Jackson).  Dante’s ear has healed so nicely, and we made an appointment to have his stitches removed on Monday.

I finally took the leap, and I’ll be take a short, small “veterinary assistant” course via the Internet.  The school offering the program is licensed and accredited, and while I don’t assume I’d ever get a job with these credentials, I figure the course will help me judge whether or not I could handle something more intensive.  My brain is unfortunately not what it used to be (although that Provigil is practically a miracle drug and does help me focus and concentrate).  Taking the course will give me some new information to read, something different to write about, and will give me a very basic foundation of knowledge.  I’ve taken many college-level classes in biology, microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, etc., but I have no idea how much I’ve retained.  I’m heading back into the educational wading pool, slowly and with water-wings.

Flippy is threatening to out-do the pets in the expense department, as she needs to have an MRI for her back problems.  She’s had back trouble off and on for years, with about one bad flare-up per year, but this time the low-back pain isn’t going away, and is accompanied by sciatica and numbness.  Her health insurance sucks, despite the fact we send them $300 or so per month, so her chiropractor is hunting down places which will offer discounts for cash up front.  Isn’t it great to know your insurance will be there when you need it?! rasberry

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 10/13 at 08:30 PM

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  1. I’m glad to hear Dante had a good path report!  You should definitely pursue the veterinary assistant thing, but you will get much more knowledge w/ on-the-job training.

    Posted by vetmommy  on  10/14  at  03:40 PM

  2. I hope I’ll be able to do on the job training sometime in the near future.  I have a couple of issues—for one, I don’t have my green card yet, so many employers can’t have me do any work for them (not even as a volunteer, unfortunately).  I’m also tackling some health issues which might make me unreliable—I current need about three days of rest for every one day of labour I do around the house (for example, yard work).  I don’t want to ask for job training until I’m sure I can physically handle it on a regular basis, as I’d hate to inconvenience anyone.  I anxiously await a miracle cure for FMS/CFS, as it’s rather tedious.

    Posted by Leigh-Ann  on  10/14  at  06:31 PM

  3. I’m glad to hear that Dante’s test came back fine!  smile

    Posted by Dana  on  10/15  at  03:50 AM
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