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LUMPS
Pet Profile - "Heidi" StubbsAge: Human Years = 12 Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Loves: Walking on the Beach Hates: Vegies Story: "Heidi" Stubbs is a 12 year old Australian Cattle Dog. She's a cheery lass who enjoys nothing more than a walk on the beach. One thing she's not quite so keen on is her vegies. Heidi came to us for a second opinion. She had a large lump growing on the outside of her thigh which had enlarged rapidly over several months. When we placed a needle into the lump we found it to be mainly fluid filled. Over the next two weeks so much fluid accumulated that the lump burst and was leaking causing considerable distress. Because the lump was so large (approximately 15cm in diameter) we were concerned that after removing the mass we wouldn't have enough skin to cover the area. The only two options were amputation of Heidi's leg or a skin flap. Heidi's owner decided she wanted us to try a skin flap. A skin flap is when we move skin from a nearby location where there is more skin to cover the deficient area. After a 2 hour operation we were finally able to close the huge wound. It is important to have a vet check any lump that you find on your dog or cat as soon as possible. All lumps should be checked by a vet as soon as possible. |
