[Helencus]

I discovered a lump in our ponies neck/throat and had the vet out today.. Seems he has a tumor in his thyroid gland. Not sure if it's cancer so the vet has taken a fluid sample from it in the hopes there are enough cells in it to tell. If not he will need a biopsy.. She's hopeful it's benign as he is fit and well otherwise but if not she tells me he will go down hill within weeks and there is nothing they can do.. He's a grumpy old sod but I love him.. I will be devastated if we have to put him down. Please god it's benign.. 

[Roxy]

I do hope its benign.  How old is the horse?

I was only thinking the other day, us humans are told cancers can be caused by all sorts of things, we eat, use etc.  But our animals are not eating or using these "dangerous" things, yet I still hear of them getting cancer, dogs especially.

Anyway, fingers crossed for your horse, that its not cancer.

[shetlandpaul]

hope its ok.

[Hardfeather]

Good luck with that.

[Helencus]

Thanks all. He's in his 20s not quite sure exactly he was sold as 13 3 yrs ago but he isn't he's older. Did have him vetted at the time but wasn't mentioned. Still not bothered just want him to be ok. He's a grouch but we love him and my horse will be devastated without his companion. Gottabe positive and pray for the best !

[egglady]

as a fellow horse lover and owner, i can really empathise with how you are feeling.  have a similar 'grumpy old man' and adore him too, so can well imagine how you are feeling.  sending hugs doll X

[Helencus]

Thanks egglady needed that x

[jameslindsay]

as a fellow horse lover and owner, i can really empathise with how you are feeling.  have a similar 'grumpy old man' and adore him too, so can well imagine how you are feeling.  sending hugs doll X

Laura just you wait to I tell John how you are describing him!!! Please don't think I am making light of a horrible situation, just saw the opportunity for a giggle.

[Rosemary]

Fingers and toes crossed for a positive outcome.

[egglady]

as a fellow horse lover and owner, i can really empathise with how you are feeling.  have a similar 'grumpy old man' and adore him too, so can well imagine how you are feeling.  sending hugs doll X

Laura just you wait to I tell John how you are describing him!!! Please don't think I am making light of a horrible situation, just saw the opportunity for a giggle.

nah!  you'd never see me putting the words "john" and "adore" in the same sentence!!!!!!!!

[jameslindsay]

 

[little blue]

hope its benign Helen,  the grumpy old sod's are there to remind us what we might become!!

[Helencus]

Thanks everyone. On a positive note he is still fit and well with no sign of illness just a big lump so chances are he will be ok.. Should know Tuesday.. Here's hoping.

[egglady]

will keep fingers crossed for Tuesday - it'll be a long weekend i'd imagine xx

[Helencus]

Yes it will. Trying to keep busy and stay positive..best as I can anyway