Arrrgh, I hate living in the country

VanMorrison

It was really easy to test as the vet just inserted a needle to take a bit of the inside of the bump, it turns out it's a lump of fat (yikes) and not dangerous or anything

In RRs when a "bump:" or lump is being manipulated we insist that a hefty dose of Benedyl, it is believed to sstop the histimic release of cells that can increase the chances of migration.

Bonita of Bwana

GypsyNBeau

Oh, and I meant to add, it turns out that the vet *had* scanned him for an AVID chip...I just didn't realize it.  The first time they scanned him, it apparently said something about a "possibility of an encrypted chip," but then they scanned him again for an AVID chip and it said "chip not found."  I called today to make sure, before taking him somewhere else to be re-scanned.

Also, it is interesting how things work out sometimes.  A lady involved in rescue happened to have stopped in at the vet office for something yesterday, right around the time we brought him in to be scanned.  She was so upset at his appearance, that she told us later she actually cried after leaving the vet.  Anyway, she called us today to let us know that she had found him a foster home.  I know we haven't given it very much time to find his owners, so I am not sure if sending him into rescue is the right thing to do or not...but it's not really feasible to keep him very long, either.

In any case, it's always good to have options.

If the owners are normally responsible people and simply lost him through circumstances beyond their control, they will be glad you had him placed where he could be cared for, and most rescues will work with an owner who persists and finds the dog.  If they are scoundrels, better to get him cared for asap.  You are his guardian angel - no guilt required.  Also, do remind the rescue about the growth on his leg.  Labs, among other breeds are prone to mast cell tumors, and the sooner it's addressed the better, as they are sometimes very aggressive.  Depending on the type and location, can be quite serious.  Let us know how the poor guy makes out. 

Well, we handed him over to the rescue today, and they will have him dipped for his ticks and vaccinated, among other things.  We donated the Frontline we were going to use on him.

Spiritdogs, thanks.  I will mention the thing on his leg to them again, just to be sure they follow through on it.

VanMorrison

Monroe also has callouses on his elbows from lying on hard floors (crates, hard wood, bathroom floors) which he does by choice. 

DogLeggs can help with callouses like those - http://www.dogleggs.com/files/adjustable.cfm

Monroe might also like a Canine Cooler dog bed - http://www.seniorpetproducts.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=250&pg=0