Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 11/18/2009

Question
HI. MY 2YR OLD BULLDOG JUST HAD SURGERY ON MONDAY-HE HAD NOT DAMAGED HIS KNEE IT JUST BECAME VERY SWOLLEN WITH FLUID AND HE KEPT LICKING IT. THE VETS TOOK A FLUID SAMPLE AND ADVISED THERE WERE 'ABNORMAL' CELLS. THEY CUT HIM OPEN ON MONDAY AND SAID HE HAD A 'GROWTH' AND REMOVED IT BUT WOULD NOT BE ANY MORE SPECIFIC THAN THAT.HE NOW HAS A TUBE HANGING OUT OF HIS KNEE TO STOP FURTHER FLUID BUILD UP FOR NEXT FEW DAY.ANY IDEAS- SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

Answer
Drain in bulldog's knee; bulldog knee surgery; swollen knee in bullie;
Let me know when the drain comes out?  Write to me and give me a follow-up on your bullie boy...
OK?  Marie Peppers / Ask the Pet Nurse

Hi Chris, Well, so sorry your bullie has had surgery on his knee ( patella area).
I am hoping they can give you more info on the abnormal cells?  There can be all kinds of abnormal cells that do NOT turn to cancer.  Just ask for a little more info.
As for the tube, it will come out in a few days.  Very common for your dog to have this tube after surgery.  I hope your vet sent you guys home with antibiotics?

If you can get more info, I may be able to help.

Blessings!

Marie Peppers , Ask the Pet Nurse