I'm so relieved that Roxy's nose rope hystiocytoma finally seems to be shrinking. My vet said to give it 2 months and if it doesn't go away, she will cut it off. Two months will be July 1st. Roxy is almost nine, so I worry about putting her under. Not to mention, I don't want a big chunk out of her nose rope!

She was on cephalexin for a month, but now all I'm doing is putting ear cleaner on it (Nolvasan Otic)and then I dust with Gold Bond Baby Powder. My poor little Roxy Rudolph!

What causes these darn things!!??

I'm so relieved that Roxy's nose rope hystiocytoma finally seems to be shrinking. My vet said to give it 2 months and if it doesn't go away, she will cut it off. Two months will be July 1st. Roxy is almost nine, so I worry about putting her under. Not to mention, I don't want a big chunk out of her nose rope!

She was on cephalexin for a month, but now all I'm doing is putting ear cleaner on it (Nolvasan Otic)and then I dust with Gold Bond Baby Powder. My poor little Roxy Rudolph!

What causes these darn things!!??

His life will be so much better once he's comfortable and good at wearing an e-collar. Make it just long enuf to reach the end of his nose. He should be able to eat, drink, go up & down stairs and hop on the sofa with it on.

Some day if he's ever really sick and needs to wear one, you'll be so glad he's comfortable with it & it isn't causing more stress.

His life will be so much better once he's comfortable and good at wearing an e-collar. Make it just long enuf to reach the end of his nose. He should be able to eat, drink, go up & down stairs and hop on the sofa with it on.

Some day if he's ever really sick and needs to wear one, you'll be so glad he's comfortable with it & it isn't causing more stress.

it will take 3-4 weeks or more for it to completely heal on its own...it will take about 3-4 weeks or more for it to heal after surgery but that will risk anesthesia and add a couple hundred bucks to the vet's billfold...which would you choose?

it will take 3-4 weeks or more for it to completely heal on its own...it will take about 3-4 weeks or more for it to heal after surgery but that will risk anesthesia and add a couple hundred bucks to the vet's billfold...which would you choose?

nightmare in that spot....i had a dane the vet insisted to do surgery in that spot and it was a nightmare...kept getting infected...becasue its in such a moving spot...dont do surgery....just keep at it to clear it up....use hot sause on it if he goes to lick it....also use some pure honey it will help with the healing....

nightmare in that spot....i had a dane the vet insisted to do surgery in that spot and it was a nightmare...kept getting infected...becasue its in such a moving spot...dont do surgery....just keep at it to clear it up....use hot sause on it if he goes to lick it....also use some pure honey it will help with the healing....

I think it looks alot better.  With the probloems for healling with surgery, I would porbably give it more time, but ask you vet too.

I think it looks alot better.  With the probloems for healling with surgery, I would porbably give it more time, but ask you vet too.

Ask your vet what he thinks... I always listen to the doc because (I hope) he knows best.

Elke & Rocco

Ask your vet what he thinks... I always listen to the doc because (I hope) he knows best.

Elke & Rocco

How long of a course on the Keflex?
Did the vet recommend any other type of wound care (eg: washing)?

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

How long of a course on the Keflex?
Did the vet recommend any other type of wound care (eg: washing)?

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

Give it a few more days and see what it does. I would wait on the surgery until you see in a week or so what it looks like:-)



Amy, Sophia and Isabella

Give it a few more days and see what it does. I would wait on the surgery until you see in a week or so what it looks like:-)



Amy, Sophia and Isabella

Does look better. I'd give it a little longer than Thurs. You can always reschedule later if needed. =)

Does look better. I'd give it a little longer than Thurs. You can always reschedule later if needed. =)

I personally would hold off on the removal

I personally would hold off on the removal

ass, but your baby needs to wear the e-collar to prevent further damage and infection. He will adjust and you have to not feel guilty or sorry, it really in his best interest. Cut it back about 3-4 inches if necessary. It will only be for a while. Surgery will only cost you more $$$ and he will still have to wear an e-collar after surgery. Hope Dozer feels better soon.

ass, but your baby needs to wear the e-collar to prevent further damage and infection. He will adjust and you have to not feel guilty or sorry, it really in his best interest. Cut it back about 3-4 inches if necessary. It will only be for a while. Surgery will only cost you more $$$ and he will still have to wear an e-collar after surgery. Hope Dozer feels better soon.

with the antibiotics for 2 or 3 weeks more. It looks like it is healing, but I don't think hair will grow in that area after it is completely healed. An open wound like this takes time so give it time and to continue with the medication. Surgery will be the last resort if it is not healing as that area will be hard to stitch up unless there is lots of skin there.

with the antibiotics for 2 or 3 weeks more. It looks like it is healing, but I don't think hair will grow in that area after it is completely healed. An open wound like this takes time so give it time and to continue with the medication. Surgery will be the last resort if it is not healing as that area will be hard to stitch up unless there is lots of skin there.