Dawson was one of our very special cancer patients that was diagnosed with a painful tumor in his left humerus (left front leg). After a consultation with a veterinary oncology (cancer) specialist, it was decided Dawson would benefit from a leg amputation to eliminate the source of pain. Dawson did fabulous with only 3 legs as he continued to play in the water, play with his family, fetch ball, and play tug-of-war. Dawson started swimming only 3 weeks after getting his leg amputated! Dawson's cancer eventually spread to his lungs and he was euthanized, but amputating his leg gave him a few months more to live a high-quality, pain-free existence. Dawson reminds us of the simple things in life and those of us at Animal Care Clinic and his family will always remember him!
Animal Care Clinic is the largest animal hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. We care for small animals including dogs, cats, and pocket pets (rats, mice, rabbits, and guinea pigs). We take pride in our AAHA certification and having the only ABVP doctor between Buelton and the bay area.
