Lumpy bumpy

A few weeks ago Summit had surgery to remove a lump that was growing on his anus. I had noticed it a few weeks prior and taken a needle biopsy of it, which indicated that it was likely benign. However, given the location I elected to try to remove it in case it continued to grow... small lumps are easier to take off than large ones, especially when we're talking about lumps on the anus where difficult removal can result in fecal incontinence and anal gland problems.

Squeaky clean teeth, ready to wake up.

 I was able to remove the lump and send it to the lab to confirm it is benign (yay!). I removed a few other small lumps that had popped up over the last 2 years, but was not concerned about them so I didn't send them to the lab.

I also did his teeth while he was under. They were not bad at all, but since he was already under anesthetic I decided to make the best of it so that I hopefully won't have to anesthetize him again. He will be 11 in May and he is only missing one tooth, a premolar that was extracted prior to my getting him. This is the first dental he's had with me in 5.5 years, and he didn't really even need it. If not for the lumps I would not have done his teeth. He is a testament to the very real effect of daily brushing.

Summit recovering. Kili getting a little help from the muzzle to behave herself!

He is doing very well and will be getting his sutures out later this week.