This brave pup came to us with a growing oral mass on his gum that was pushing through a tooth. He had another mass removed in the past, and this new one needed careful surgical removal to ensure the best outcome. Recurrence Note: Oral masses can sometimes come back. It’s important for all pet owners to monitor their pets … Read moreOral Cancer Mass Removal – Anonymous
**Viewer Discretion is Advised** Harley, our sweet 14-year-old Miniature Pinscher, came to us after her family noticed a rapidly growing lump on her forehead — even starting to bleed. A biopsy confirmed it was malignant melanoma, a type of cancer that can grow quickly and spread if not treated early. Surgery was needed to remove … Read moreMass Removal – Harley
Courage in Every Pawstep: Xena’s Triumph Xena, a 10-year-old Border Collie mix, came in with a large fatty lump on her left front leg. After a thorough exam and cytology, we discovered it was a soft tissue sarcoma (STS) — an aggressive form of skin cancer. Dr. Lee successfully performed surgery and achieved a complete … Read moreSkin Cancer Mass Removal – Xena
Patriot: Fighting Through the Tough Times Patriot came to us in rough shape, with a leg mass that had suddenly worsened overnight, causing inflammation and discharge. This 10-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier Mix had a mass that had been present for couple of years, but its rapid growth put him in urgent danger. Though Patriot … Read moreLarge Mass Removal – Patriot
Patient Information Surgery Overview Patient Spotlight: Kona. Kona, a sweet 6-year-old Boxer, came to us after her family noticed a growing, squishy mass on her right back leg that she kept licking and chewing. After running bloodwork and cytology, we discovered the mass was a mast cell tumor (MCT) — one of the most common … Read moreMast Cell Tumor – Kona
Patient Information Surgery Overview Our furry friend Brandy, a 13-year-old Maltipoo, came in for a check-up after her family noticed new lumps near her nipples. One lump had been there since birth, but two more appeared about a month ago. During her exam, Dr. Lee discovered a mammary gland mass and an inguinal hernia. Brandy … Read moreMammary Gland Removal & Inguinal Spay Surgery – Brandy
Patient Information Surgery Overview Meet Vorsteiner, a sweet and resilient 13-year-old Maltese mix who recently underwent surgery with us. His owner had been monitoring a mass on the right side of his body for some time, but it had started growing rapidly—eventually making it difficult for him to walk comfortably. Thankfully, it wasn’t causing him … Read moreMass Removal – Vorsteiner
Patient Information Surgery Overview This sweet girl, Ruka—a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix—came in because her owner was concerned about a bump behind her left ear. They had first noticed it about a year ago, but recently it became inflamed and scabbed over. We performed a cytology test and confirmed that the mass was a … Read moreMast Cell Tumor Removal – Ruka
Patient Information Surgery Overview A gentle soul with a growing mass, Jolly was ready for some relief. He came to us with a chest mass that had been present for about two years. It was previously diagnosed as a fat pocket in 2022, but his owner noticed it had grown significantly—and Jolly had started scratching … Read moreLipoma Removal – Jolly
Patient Information Surgery Overview When 10-year-old Kuma came in for a neuter consultation, his family also mentioned a cyst on his neck that had been there for years but had recently grown and started bothering him. He had been scratching at it frequently, so Dr. Lee recommended a blood test and cytology test. After reviewing … Read moreMass Resection – Kuma