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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Firstly, Drool to all who need it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Clara has a cyst on her side. She has had it since
I have known her. It is about the size of a grape. I don't think it has grown in
three years.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A vet has suggested it should be removed. I really
hate the idea of uneccesary surgery and the associated risks that brings. I am
confident (as she has been poked around by a number of vets) it is nothing worse
than a cyst.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have read many stories about cysts bursting and
the resulting mess and wound being managed successfully by compresses etc, but
want to ask whether that is better, or as good, as, having it surgcially
removed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I would be interested in people's views and
experience on this matter - surgery or nature?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>BTW Rolph has been in an ultra naughty mood this
past couple of weeks - is there some OEBE bush telegraph going on at the
moment?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sally, With Rolph and Clara,
UK</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>