[Jim]

My poor Basset Jack had surgery today. He had a non-cancerous mass that grew right near his throat. Jack had the exact thing happen this time last year in the same place. Last year it was a mass filled with fluid caused by an infection that could have stemmed from a piece of grass getting lodged back in the gums. The vet wasn't sure. This time the mass was filled with blood. The vet drained it today and reported that Jack is out of danger and resting comfortably. I can pick the poor guy up Thursday. My vet is still researching what happened and may recommend a specialist. Anyone have any ideas? Jack was in the kennel at the vet's about ten days ago. I'm wondering if he broke a blood vessel from barking incessantly. Thanks for any input. Jim

 

[Jim]

Thank you for the responses. Jack is home now and back to his usual self although he's famished and has been eating like a horse. The mass filled with blood is still a mystery, but it's in the exact same spot where he had the salivary gland viral infection last year which caused a mass full of fluid. The hematoma was not caused by a virus, but the vet thinks the two or connected because both masses were in the exact same spot. Jack's on penicillian for the next two weeks. The vet said to keep a close eyes on the spot where the mass was for the next few weeks. (which is somewhat of a challenge because he always has those long low hanging jowels) Hopefully this won't happen again! Jim