Friday, November 30, 2012

A small lump was found just under the skin on Tika's left side.  Our vet quickly diagnosed this as a mast cell tumor, something not uncommon in dogs.  Surgery was performed to remove the growth as well as the margin area around the tumor.  Tika came through the operation ok and here is seen wearing a protective t-shirt before heading outside.

At this writing, she is still on Tramadol and Rimadyl for pain management.  Also on Cephalexin - an antibiotic.  We will get a full biopsy report in a few days.

As she recovers from surgery, and under the influence of medication, Tika is not entirely herself. We are eager and anxious for the day when she is fully back!

Last week was the Thanksgiving holiday, and on our days off we made sure include a woodland hike every day.  So, just days before surgery here is our Tika enjoying the trails.