His little nose was sadly very cancerous, but once the vets removed it, Yogi was able to make a full recovery.
His relieved owner Anna Gaughan, a veterinary nurse from Calder, Yorkshire, said: ‘I sent Yogi’s initial reports over to specialist vets, and they confirmed Yogi had a very rare and aggressive type of cancer in his mouth.INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: Pets are a major source of support and increase the ability to cope, which contributes to keeping cholesterol and blood pressure down.
‘It is often very difficult to diagnose. Yogi is such an important part of my family and is really the best dog ever.
‘He is so happy and lively all the time, so it was hard to see him for the first time after surgery, but I am so pleased with how well he has taken it all and, more importantly, how healthy he now is.’
Move over Rover! 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed (we’re pretty sure a large percentage also hog the blankets!)
He said: ‘This type of cancer is highly invasive and locally destructive. It is often a challenge to diagnose due to its apparent low activity when reviewed under the microscope.
‘Yogi’s mass was large and had expanded into his upper jaw. Computed tomographic imaging revealed that it was also invading the tissue of the nose.
Help your pet be as active as nature intended. Exercise and play time are necessary for your pet’s mental and physical well-being. If you don’t give your dog opportunities to be physically active, or if you don’t encourage exercise for your kitty and find ways to make it happen, you may well end up with a bored, destructive, overweight pet whose health will spiral downward throughout her lifetime.
‘It was growing very quickly and due to its size and extent, we knew the only option to cure all the cancer was to resect all of the affected tissues including the nose.
‘Yogi was a fabulous patient and although this treatment was one that affected his outward appearance, it never affected his amazing personality.
‘He needs lots of post-operative care, including help with learning how to eat normally, but I am happy to report the treatment has, so far, been extremely successful with no evidence of any cancer remaining.’
Make a Tug Toy From Old Clothes. Does your dog love to play tug? Got some extra t-shirts lying around? Make your own toy by braiding one of your old t-shirts into a tug toy rather than throwing them out.
Do you have a story to share?
Get in touch by emailing [email protected]