For The Love Of Alex Inc ———— UPDATE ON KING King, a Pennsylvania 7 1/2 year old Lab/Redbone Coonhound mix, underwent surgery at Canadensis Vet Clinic in Canadensis PA to remove and biopsy a mass in his mouth on July 31st. Biopsy results just in reveal mixed news for King in that the mass is not cancerous (wonderful!). However it is classified as an ossifying epulis, meaning King may need more aggressive surgery and radiation or cryosurgery (freezing) to be completely cured. We are awaiting recommendations from his vet. But for now, he has immediate relief from the pain of the growth which was quite large, and his family knows what they are dealing with and can chart a complete plan of attack for King. We will post again if King needs more help, and thank you to every Alexs Angel who donated to make this surgery possible for King. You can just feel the love King has for his mom as he looks to her affectionately as he is being released from the vet after surgery. Learn more about ossifying epulis growths and the treatment required at these links: healthguidance.org/entry/15297/1/Epulis--Mouth-Oral-Tumor-in-Dogs.html and also peteducation/article.cfm?c=2+2089&aid=3057 The apparition of tumors is a sad reality in a dog’s life, but whereas some are of extreme severity, others are benign and can be easily got rid of when depicted in the early stages and when proper treatment is ensured. One such benign tumor is known as epulis, and it is in fact the most common oral tumor of this kind that appears in dogs. Epulis – Overview Epulis which is literally translated as gum boil, is a tumor located in the gum tissue near the canine’s teeth. It originates in the tissue that connects the teeth to the bone of the jaw. Epulis, with the plural form epulides, is a tumor that doesn’t spread to other parts of the body, and is known as having three forms: Fibromatous epulis, Ossifying epulis and Acanthomatous epulis. • Fibromatous epulis is the name for a tumor that is usually located in the margin of the gums. The surface of this particular kind of tumor is pink in color, has a smooth texture and does not involve the presence of ulcerations. A dog diagnosed with Fibromatous epulis can get rid of the tumor through surgical removal procedures. • Ossifying epulis is a more severe tumor that is more difficult to cure just by cutting the tumorous tissue away. This tumor is smooth and does not cause ulcerations in the tissue. A dog affected by this type of epulis may have to undertake more radical surgery that requires the removal of part of the bone. After the tumorous mass is removed, the area must be treated with three cycles of freezing (cryosurgery). For The Love Of Alex Inc is a 501c3 charitable organization helping pets in need of urgent, primarily life-saving, veterinary care and the people who love them. fortheloveofalex.org/donate.html
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:48:08 +0000
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