Sometimes, what looks like a “fatty lump” isn’t always just a fatty lump. Our patient, a 10-year-old Terrier mix, came to us because of a growing lump on her chest. Her owner was previously told by another hospital that the mass was likely just a fatty lump. However, the lump continued to grow, and she would whimper in pain whenever … Read moreMastectomy (mammary tumor removal) and Perineal Hernia Repair – Terrier
A Terrier mix came in for evaluation of a growing mass on his lip 🐾 The owner was unsure how long it had been present, but noticed it had gradually increased in size over the past month. To better understand the mass, we performed cytology. The mass was diagnosed as a plasma cell tumor, a type of tumor arising from immune … Read moreMass Removal – Terrier
A 7-year-old Boxer came to us for a surgical consultation after his family noticed a large bump on his right ear. After visiting several veterinarians for opinions, they came to our hospital for further evaluation. The mass was diagnosed as a mast cell tumor (MCT) — a common type of skin cancer in dogs that … Read moreMass Removal – Boxer
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