Vet Visit – Black Mole
I brought Mac to Dr. Hambright at Nebel Animal Hospital this afternoon for an evaluation of the black mole on his head. Mac has always had that mole, but earlier this year it seems to have gotten a little bit bigger and more pronounce. Not wanting to take any chance I made an appointment and took him in.
Dr. Hambright came highly recommended by Rodel Shiba and had extensive experience with the breed, in fact, two other Shibas were there earlier today (Yoshi and Kenji?). While there, Dr. Hambright gave Mac a physical and everything looked great except for a little mineral build-up on Mac's back teeth. I am also happy to report that Mac is back down to 25 lbs, ideally he should be 23 lbs but we will slowly work on the remaining 2 lbs!
Upon hearing that the black mole changed in size, Dr. Hambright recommended taking the mole out just to be safe. We made plan to perform the operation in April along with a small laundry list of maintenance (teeth cleaning, tests, shots). With the bill pushing $800, it looks like my living room will have to sit without a TV for just a little bit longer! (it's okay, I still love you Mac!)
Btw - did I mention that Mac will have to shave part of his head for the mole removal? We were joking how they should just shave the other side so Mac has a mohawk!
February 28th, 2012 - 00:04
Eeek! I hate vet bills, but the trade off is a healthy dog.
I hope it’s nothing serious, and if it is, that removing the mole will solve it.
February 29th, 2012 - 10:44
Thank you, I am crossing my fingers as well!
February 28th, 2012 - 11:12
Yikes on the bill, but YES YES DO IT YES on the mohawk!!!!!
February 29th, 2012 - 10:45
LOL it is very tempting, I think shaving one side would look more ridiculous than both sides. Sandie might kill me if she sees the pictures…
February 28th, 2012 - 18:51
Bah, who needs TV??
I will totally send Mac a large box of Zukes dental chews if he gets a mohawk.
February 29th, 2012 - 10:46
LOL! Are you one of the odd ones who doesn’t have a TV as well? It’s always a great way to get off the phone when the cable TV services call and try to sell additional channels.
February 29th, 2012 - 16:03
The ringer is always off on my landline, too. I got tired of rejecting telemarketers, even when I could threaten them for breaching national do not call registry law.
Anyone who REALLY needs to call me knows how to get in touch.
February 29th, 2012 - 09:51
awww..whenever I make an appt …i rarely get Dr. Hambright…
February 29th, 2012 - 10:47
He only works Mon – Thur 7:30am – 7pm, I had to specifically request him too. =b
February 29th, 2012 - 14:16
Yikes….I don’t have a TV either, but $800 is a lot of money…will they be doing a biopsy?
I’ve had Hero on a pet health insurance since he was 1. It works a little differently from human health insurance, but I’m hoping it pays off later on.
Hope everything goes well!!