Meadow, a 13-year-old springer spaniel, was diagnosed with a large soft tissue sarcoma on her right elbow.
The position of the tumour coupled with her age made the surgery to remove the tumour a complex procedure for a general veterinary practice.
But thanks to the skill of clinical director Sebastiano Re, at Pet Care Veterinary Surgery in Erith, Meadow is now living cancer-free.
The operation took place in February, and four months on, Meadow is back to “living her best life”.
Sebastiano performed an intricate excision surgery, usually carried out in referral hospitals.
He said: “This was a challenging case.
Meadow with her owner Dave (Image: Companion Consultancy)
“Without having the opportunity to study for my Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, funded by Kin Vet Community, I wouldn’t have been able to offer this level of care within general practice.
“I’m always looking for ways to enhance my training and I am so pleased that the learning from this course has given me the skills and confidence to handle Meadow’s case in-house.
“Seeing her recover so well is exactly why I take pleasure in doing what I do.”
Post-surgery, Meadow’s owner Dave played a “crucial role” in her recovery, providing long and intensive care at home.
Sebastiano also praised Meadow’s gentle nature and resilience, which helped her cope with repeated bandage changes and check-ups.
Sebastiano said: “Without the ongoing support of Dave in Meadow’s post-operative care, we might not have seen such a speedy recovery.”
Dave expressed immense gratitude to the team at Pet Care Veterinary Surgery, describing the outcome as “life-changing” for both of them.
The team at Pet Care Veterinary Surgery hopes that by sharing Meadow’s story, pet owners will understand more about the benefits of local veterinary practices and the advanced skills and support they offer.
Pet owners are encouraged to speak with their vet about treatment options that might be available locally, even for complex cases.