Hi, my dog’s name is Samson, he is a 12 year old male Shetland Sheepdog and he is about to undergo leg amputation due to osteosarcoma (cancer) in his front leg.
He had surgery back in April 2014 to try and remove the cancer, but they were not able to get it all and the grew back again. It has now grown so aggressively that it has burst through his skin. It is so bizzaire as he doesn’t seem to be in any pain, even though he has a open wound, which we keep bandaging.
It was a difficult decision, but the cancer is aggressive and has not stopped growing since discovering it in Feb/March 2014 and it has now burst through his skin, where
I want to share his journey to help others in the same situation. Surgery to remove the front leg is schedule for next week, will keep you posted.
Will try to upload some video footage (when I figure out how to do it)
This is my first blog, so I’m learning as I go.
Thanks for reading.
Catherine & Samson
Hi there, my dog Samson is a 12 year old male Shetland Sheepdog.
He has cancer in his front leg and is scheduled to have his leg amputated next week.
It was a difficult decision but I believe he will have a better quality of life.
I thought I’d share his journey and mine to help other owners in the same situation.
I’m so glad I discovered this site. Will keep you posted. Thanks.