Local dog Alfie has a new lease of life thanks to Dr Ashley Young and the team at Noosa District Animal Hospital.
Five years ago, Alfie’s mum was given heartbreaking news: her 14-year-old dog had an inoperable tumour on his chest.
No one would have thought that at 19-years-old, the tumour would be so large he was unable to walk or eat.
Alfie’s mum sought the advice and help of Dr Holly Goldring as a last resort, who carefully worked through the limited options.
As he was unable to get around anymore, it was unthinkable to consider one of them, especially as he meant so much to his mum and still had much zest for life.
They decided to enlist the expertise of Dr Ashley Young, an experienced surgeon and one of the new owners at Noosa District Animal Hospital, to formulate a surgical plan to save his life.
They undertook a complex two hour surgery to remove the massive tumour that weighed nearly as much as he did.
The surgery went very well and then Alfie’s mum took over the reins and finished his recovery at home. Now he is trotting around living his best life (see Alfie walking post surgery in videos on Noosa District Animal Hospital Facebook page).
Alfie is now living it ‘less large’ thanks to the new surgical service at Noosa District Animal Hospital.
Senior pets have so many options available and often respond very well to sometimes life changing medicine and surgery.
Geriatric medicine and surgery has advanced so much that what we thought was “old” 10 years ago is now middle aged.
Dentistry, mobility and cancer treatments still remain as the most important areas that extend the lifespan for senior pets so we can enjoy them for as long as possible!
Stay tuned for the next installment of Senior Pets Living It Large.
