splattergun
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My 8 yo german shorthair had to have a rather large, fast growing tumor removed from his ear, right where the flap meets the head. Just done yesterday, so no lab results yet, but the doc believes it's likey malignant.
Hopefully, she got all the nasties out and he can enjoy an additional 8 or so years in the field.
Doc managed to save 'most' of his ear, though now it doesn't completely cover the ear canal. I'm concerned that ear will be prone to geting gunk, skank, mud, and other grunge in it, which is why I begged the Doc to try to save the ear flap. Naturally, very frequent cleaning and examination is in order.
So, what I'm wondering is if any of you have dealt with a similar situation and if so, what you did about it. Did you find or make some kind of ear cover for field work? Could you share designs and other info?
Also, I had him neutered at the same time. Have any of you found you dog's behavior or abilities to change afterward?
Thanks!
Hopefully, she got all the nasties out and he can enjoy an additional 8 or so years in the field.
Doc managed to save 'most' of his ear, though now it doesn't completely cover the ear canal. I'm concerned that ear will be prone to geting gunk, skank, mud, and other grunge in it, which is why I begged the Doc to try to save the ear flap. Naturally, very frequent cleaning and examination is in order.
So, what I'm wondering is if any of you have dealt with a similar situation and if so, what you did about it. Did you find or make some kind of ear cover for field work? Could you share designs and other info?
Also, I had him neutered at the same time. Have any of you found you dog's behavior or abilities to change afterward?
Thanks!