Our Dogs - Hank Has Surgery to Remove a Tumor

Today was Hank's appointment at the vet. He has a 2-3" tumor on his back left foot, just behind his pad.

After examining the tumor, the vet said he needed to remove the mass, but first an x-ray had to be done of Hank's lungs. Apparently tumors like that are a calling card of tumors in the lungs as well. If they found lesions in the lungs, they would cancel the surgery as there would be nothing they could do.

So after the x-ray it was found that Hank's lungs were clear and surgery could commence.

I got a call this afternoon and they told me Hank came through the surgery just fine and his lungs were clear. We picked him up at about 4:30 and brought him home. He's got a large bandage on the surgical site. Apparently the tumor was growing in and around his ligaments, tendons, and had a pretty large vascular system. The vet couldn't remove 100% of it but I knew that going into this.

He's my Hankie-Doodle Dandy

So now Hank is home. He's resting. So far he isn't really trying to lick the site much. He has to walk three-legged though. It's amazing how well they adapt!

The tumor was sent to a pathologist. We should know about the beginning of next week if more treatment is necessary. I'll keep you all updated.

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This surgery was almost $400 which we weren't prepared to spend. Things were already a little tight from Christmas and now they're even tighter after this. If I could help pay that vet bill with Steemit generated funds, that would ROCK! Thanks, everyone!