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Newfoundlands => Newfoundland Discussions => : Fumble February 25, 2006, 06:35:41 PM
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oh no! fumble's got a big bump on the right side of his elbow.. it's like a lemon sized water bubble! i emailed the breeders and they said that they think it's protective water fluid, because he's not phased by touching it or anything.. he must have bumped it or hit something. i found it yesterday.. so i'm calling over first thing in the morning to make an appt. for the afternoon with the vet. i've been a mess all weekend! trying to figure out what's wrong with him! i think after this weekend i'm definately looking into pet insurance.. between fumble's chronic ear infections and his first puppy visits i've spent a small fortune!
i'll keep ya'll updated on his visit tomorrow...
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Get well soon Fumble, Bell & Hovis send slobbers.
Andy
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Poor Fumble! Hope it's nothing serious. I know what it's like spending a fortune. They are so worth it though!
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It's probably a case of water on the elbow. Tyler has them too. I'll attach pics. They don't bother him at all and I don't think there's anything your vet can do but it's worth it to get it checked. They could probably drain it but it'll probably come right back. Laying on hard surfaces doesn't help, so try to get him to lay on carpets or a bed. Tyler's mom is a vet and she hasn't done anything to it but his was originally in one then the other did it too. He's the one one the left in the second photo and you can see it in both pictures. He doesn't have any problems from it.
Good luck with it though.
Erin
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Poor Fumble. I'm sure it's nothing too serious... or expensive. ;D
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Get well soon Fumble!
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Hoping all is well soon, Fumble.
Webster
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It's common for giant breeds to get calluses and blisters on their elbows from laying on hard surfaces, but I have never seen one that big before :o
I hope it is ok!
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i'm definately looking into pet insurance.
We went the pet insurance route for a while...but found that with all the things they don't cover, that we would have been money ahead if we had just put the insurance payments in a bank account!! ::) (insert low growl here!!!)
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We went the pet insurance route for a while...but found that with all the things they don't cover, that we would have been money ahead if we had just put the insurance payments in a bank account!!  ::)  (insert low growl here!!!)
That's what we do. We started an account with ING Direct (the ones that don't charge bank charges) and put money in there every month for Kate. 'Just in case'...
I hope Fumble is ok and it's nothing serious! ;)
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thank you sooo much!! i feel soo much better after hearing what you all have had to say!! i was a nervous mess!!! i'll let you know what the vet says tomorrow!! thanks again!!!
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hahaha a stiff drink would be great!! lol!
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Can we call him "Bumple" now? J/K!! Poor buddy, but it sounds like he'll be ok. Hope he heals up quickly!
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Harley (our St. Bernard) used to get these on his elbow. We got him some DogLeggs at http://www.dogleggs.com/ and they went away quickly. They work amazingly well.
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i'm definately looking into pet insurance.
We went the pet insurance route for a while...but found that with all the things they don't cover, that we would have been money ahead if we had just put the insurance payments in a bank account!! ::) (insert low growl here!!!)
I worked out that if I'd insure my two shar-pei - IF I could have insured them as most insurance companies in England won't - I might as well have burnt the money. I spent around £500 on each dog through their lifetimes and that included two spayings, two lots of stitches for Tinkerbell getting into fights, a tooth scale & polish for Phoebe, one euthanasia and one cremation. My poor vet would have been homeless had he been relying on us for hi mortgage payments and ditto the insurance companies as I probably saved £3000 by not insuring them.
Flynn on the other hand - well, my mum insists on paying for his insurance otherwise I just wouldn't do it and just put the money aside in the dog's bank account.
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just got back from the vet.. he said the same it's hygroma.. and mentioned getting elbow pads.. and a bed for him to sleep in.. i think i'm gonna have to go with the elbow pads... because fumble hates sleeping on carpets.. you can put a carpet or blanket down and he moves it.. or puts his paws under it! so i'm thinking those Dogleggs are a great option..
i do have to say! i'm so sick of trying to find a good vet on cape cod! i'm not sure, but everyone treats me so differently.. im not sure if it's because i'm younger.. i'm 23, but i basically look 13! i just wish a vet would take me seriously! argh! :o
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Yeah i'm almost 19 but I look 13 too, so yeah...I know the feeling. Luckily my mom works for the vet and she's awesome. She loves to teach everyone something even the little kids. Too bad you don't live down here in CT. I've learned so much from her. But I've had people not take me seriously numerous times.
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Did Fumble get checked out today? Hope all is well...... thinking of you.
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It is good to know it is nothing serious :)
My two youngsters are insured, and I am glad they are as Kitten has elbow problems, so already the insurance has paid more than I have paid them, and tomorrow Kit goes for x-rays :o
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Glad to hear Fumbles O.K. and it's nothing serious
Andy Bell & Hovis
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I wonder if a year round "cooling pad" would entice him to lay on it. They are padded and disperse the body heat?
Our Saint will not lie on a dog bed either so we got him one of the cooling pads at Petco I believe. I am not sure how it works, but he loves it. They are kinda spendy so I just use it in the summer. Once it starts getting warm out he will go to the spot I always put his "cooling pad" at and just stare at the floor until I get the hint. :)
Stacie
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Glad to hear Fumble doesn't have anything serious - WHEW!!!
Those Dog Leggs are neat! :)
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Hi,
This could be an option also, I've seen them advertised but have no idea how well they work. Cooling pad may cause fumble to select the mat to sleep on as it will be the cool spot in the room.
http://www.petmarket.com/canine-cooler-bed-large-36-x-48-p-1494.html
Rich
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just got back from the vet.. he said the same it's hygroma.. and mentioned getting elbow pads.. and a bed for him to sleep in.. i think i'm gonna have to go with the elbow pads... because fumble hates sleeping on carpets.. you can put a carpet or blanket down and he moves it.. or puts his paws under it! so i'm thinking those Dogleggs are a great option..
i do have to say! i'm so sick of trying to find a good vet on cape cod! i'm not sure, but everyone treats me so differently.. im not sure if it's because i'm younger.. i'm 23, but i basically look 13! i just wish a vet would take me seriously! argh!  :o
Awwww...glad Fumble is ok. Poor little big guy. Sadie sends kisses. Sadie does the same thing with blankets. She gets too hot laying on them. Those Dogleggs sound like a good plan. Although I have to say, that would be a funny sight with big huge Fumble wearing them ;D