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Dobe has a vet appointment...........

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#1 ·
So, I noticed a while back that Dobe had a bump under his tail about 8 inches down from his rectum. At first I didn't think anything about it because I had seen him get kicked and he had a small cut there. I thought it was just an abcess until I noticed another spot about 5 inches left of the first on in the middle of his left butt cheek. :,,( So yesterday I ran him by the vet and sure enough, he is developing melanomas. Dusty (the vet) said because of their location, we can try to take them off so I am supposed to bring him back Monday morning at 9am to have that done. I am really worried because he is my baby and he is so young to be developing those. He is only 7 and I can't bear the thought of losing him. I know that it will probably be years, if ever, before it really starts to effect him but it still breaks my heart because I know what is coming eventually. When I was a kid, we had an old gray mare named Frosty who had them really bad and I can't stomach the thought of Dobe going through that. I don't have any pictures of it or I would share but I was just really worried and needed to vent somewhere.

Thanks for listening and maybe you can enjoy these pictures of more worry free times with Dobe.

His very first picture about a week after we brought him home. We got the paint at the same time and broke them both. (sorry for the poor quality, copied from an old polaroid)









 
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#2 ·
Smrobs, sorry to hear about Dobe's situation. Try to enjoy the moment with him that you have, without looking too far down the road. I understand the feeling of dread at the possibility of losing a very beloved horse, but we have to focus on what we have to enjoy in the present.

He is absolutely beautiful! Please keep up posted on how things go at the vet appt. Will be thinking of you both today.
 
#5 ·
I'm very sorry to hear about Dobe! However there is ALWAYS a good chance he'll just make it through operation without developing any new ones later and will be with you for many many years. Especially since he's so young.

Person at my old barn had a gelding (8 yo) developed melanoma on head. BAD one, I mean absolutely horrible looking. All vets and people said it's waste of time, but she was cleaning it every day, and made him through several operations to remove it (in fact he wasn't even her horse, eventually the owners just gave him to her forever, because they had no interest in very sick horse). Guess what - the last time I asked about him I was told it all cleared completely and showed no sign of cancer (to the BIG surprise for the vet), and he's healing well. So NEVER loose the hope!!!
 
#9 ·
you have every right to feel anxiety and stress and sadness, I would be a complete mess!! I can't say anything to make the situation better, but know that everything has a time and whether it's short or long, there is a reason for everything. You two were meant to cross paths and both have effected eachother in ways that can never be compared. He's not going anywhere right now and should be around for a good long while. Love him up and continue to make each others lives the best they can be. Keep us updated! :(
 
#11 ·
Smrobs,
I am sorry to hear about your horse Dobe. He sure is pretty.
At this time I am having some anxieties(sp) about my own horse and what is in his future as well. My horse is young too, 8 yrs old.
I am trying my best to just tay focused and reakize that some of these things are going to take time to get better.
It just touches home...your saddnes,
I wanted to wish you all well and hope to hear some news soon!
Half Pass
 
#12 ·
Thank you everyone. Both the melanomas were removed completely and the vet stitched him up. He said that it looks good right now because there are no signs that any more are developing yet. I am supposed to take him back on the 19th to have the stitches taken out. So wish me luck. :)
 
#13 ·
Wow, that's rough, waiting and wondering what the future holds. He's really a beautiful horse. I can't imagine what you're going through right now.

Best wishes and good luck to you and Dobe.
 
#15 ·
So sorry to hear f his misfortune, but glad they were able to be removed fully! I hope our last visit goes well...he's a stunning horse! LOVE his color!

I can only sympathize and agree with what has already been said...live in the now and take the future as it comes. I have a mare that has health issues as well, her hip is partially fused to her spine. I know it's totally different, but it's knowing what will eventually be their downfall...for now she's on a bit of bute and runs fine with the 2 year olds we have so I'm happy for her...do what you can for him in the meantime and enjoy him! :D
 
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