Just got back from the vet

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That swelling in Sawyer's mouth was not an abcess, it's something called an epules (ep-yew-luss) and it needs to be surgically removed so they can do a biopsy on it. Most likely it's benign, but there is a very slight chance it's cancerous. So I need to come up with $300 pretty soon. They'll do a dental cleaning at the same time since he's already under. It's a same-day outpatient type of procedure, but I'm already getting jittery...
 

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Poor Sawyer !!! Does it bother him ?? Give him a Grammy hug and one for you too !
 

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OMG CANCER!!!! :eek: NOT SAWYER!!!! :(

How old is he?

(((((( Hugz ))))) Zoomers! :)

I bet he will be okay! ;)
 

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He's around 3, no it doesn't bother him in the least and I'm really REALLY hoping that my generally rotten luck will be on my side for once and keep him in the majority of "benign" cases.
 

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I am glad that it does not bother him :D

(((( hug )))) It will be okay! :) ;)
 

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Actually at the moment...I'm more worried about how to come with $300. I think I can do it, but I've got to do some more figuring.
 

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:( I'm really sorry to hear that! My fingers are crossed that it turns out benign! (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))) to you and Sawyer!
 

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I just Googled " Epulis " . I guess it is quite common in older dogs. They're usually benign . Good thing you did take him in . Yes, they did mention bad breath with it . So, it's always wise to check folks .
 

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Fingers crossed and prayers whispered. Sorry Zoom:(
 

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Poor Sawyer! Fingers firmly crossed. There's a good chance that it's benign, I wouldn't worry too much just yet, Zoom.

((hugs))
 

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I'm glad it's most likely benign. I'm crossing my fingers in hope that everything goes ok! I also am hoping for you to be able to come up with the money soon! Keep us updated!
 

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Scary. But I'm sure he'll be fine ;) Sorry you have to tighten your budget a bit. That's always tough. Worth it, but tough. :)
 

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I'm so sorry, Zoom.

I hope it is nothing serious such as cancer, my thoughts are with you guys.
 

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