Our golden retriever Simon came from a puppy mill. At 8 months old he required surgery for hip displacia, he has allergies, he’s had to had his dew claws surgically removed, he has epileptic seizures, and numerous other afflictions that have easily cost us $13,000 over his 8 years.
Recently after another seizure, Simon broke off a tooth that required extraction and while they had him under they removed and tested a small growth on his foot.
Turned out to be skin cancer.
So on top of having to wear a lampshade around his neck for 2 weeks because he has stitches in his foot, the poor guy has skin cancer.
The vet thinks, however, that they removed the tumor completely and that according to the “levels” there is a good chance it will not come back. Only time will tell.
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poor guy can’t catch a break – hope it doesn’t come back!
Awwww poor thing! I am so mad at puppy mills. People are so selfish and don’t think of the poor defenseless puppies they are making. Animals are so innocent and don’t deserve that!
Poor little guy looks so sad. I hope everything works out for the best. I am so glad that Simon was rescued from that awful place by such a loving, caring family like yours! :-)
Oh my! I am so sorry! Poor baby!
We have a Golden Retriever/Lab Mix and love her to pieces.
We wish him a speedy recovery!