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Comment by Melissa and Franklin! on October 11, 2011 at 5:16pm

was the ultrasound done by a general practitioner or an internist? I would recommend taking him to an internal medicine specialist who can probably read the ultrasound better and be able to better evaluate the "blurry grey". A lot of regular vets can do ultrasounds for obvious abnormalities, but it takes a specialist to really be able to determine what is wrong. Maybe try that before choosing to go to surgery.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on October 11, 2011 at 4:34pm

Lances ears had hematomas in them, they got so big, they looked like a balloon.  It was sensitive to the touch.  Is your corgis ear also red?  We had the hematomas drained a few times.  We eventually figured out he has vasculitis of the ears as well after a hemotoma exploded at the tip of his ear.  Vasculitis affects the blood flow through the veins.  He is now on medicine for that as well as being on the predisone.

Comment by Yuki & Ellie on October 11, 2011 at 4:16pm

The best you can do is listen to what you Veterinarian has to say, think things through and then make the best decision you can.  If you really don't know what to do, trust your  instincts.  I firmly believe that people don't give their "gut feelings" enough credit these days.  No matter what you decide, there is no right or wrong.  Just do the best that you can, and know that all of us here will be hoping for the best.  I truly hope that all goes well and she is able to recover.

Comment by Jennifer Markley on October 11, 2011 at 4:12pm

What a hard decision.  I guess it depends on your financial situation.  If you are financially able to deal with the surgery and possibly medication after, then I would do the surgery.  I know some vet schools are doing laprascopic surgeries, without having to open them completely up unless they have to.  It's a much less invasive surgery.  If it was me, I'd want to know.  Especially at the age she's at.  If she was 11, probably not, but at only 7 she could have many years left.  I know its hard to lose them, but if able, you should give her the best chance possible.  Good luck.  We're all going to back you with whatever decision you make. *Hugs*

Comment by Alison Prasavath on October 11, 2011 at 3:29pm

I'm sorry to hear about Lola. I unfortunately don't have any advice, but I'll keep Lola and you all in my prayers.

Comment by Bev Levy on October 11, 2011 at 3:08pm

No advice, just best wishes. We lost one of our corgis at age 6 due to liver problems. Whatever you decide will be the best you can do.

Comment by Jim & Wendy Bates on October 11, 2011 at 2:15pm

She was on Prednisone for months when younger , the autoimmune showed with low iron and bleeding from her gums as well as other things... She recovered but has been overweight and delicate from it. The new thing is maybe related , maybe something totally new, or even a result of prolonged treatment for the earlier problem... I made the decision to try the Pred. before we consider surgery. We lost her mother when she went in for a biopsy and couldnt deal with the anesthetic I am not ready for her to go under and not wake up. Even the thought of that is tough to deal with. So we 'll try meds first and hope the swelling (if thats what it is) goes down so we can know more without cutting into her. Just hope I am right.

BTW your comment about Lance's ears?? how swollen? Our male has what we have joked about as lumpy ear syndrome... not terrible but one location causes his ear tip to curl over and they are sensitive to touch (but he is overall sensitive , ears and paws) Of all our corgis he has the best pedigree and seems to know it so kind of snooty.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on October 11, 2011 at 1:55pm

Is it an auto immune inflammatory disease?  Our corgi, Lance (Blue merle) Was just diagnosed with this about 5 months ago.  His is affecting his ears right now, and is on predisone for it.  We are trying to wean him off of them  slowly.  I would try the anti inflammatory steroids, but thats me.   I am not sure if you have used steroids with your corgi before, but they have to be slowly weaned off of them not just stopped abruptly. Once again, I am not sure if this is the right thing for you, but this is what I think, what does your vet think?  I am so sorry you are going through this.  Love the picture of your corgis, so sweet.