97 Tips for Raising Labs
Following are approximately 97 questions readers of BigYellowDog.com submitted in recent years. They were answered by a licensed veterinarian on the site as a general service to all Lab owners. This information is for general reference only. Always consult your veterinarian for any questions about your Lab's health. We hope this information is somewhat helpful. At this time, we are not accepting any more questions.
Question
My 20-month-old neutered male purebred yellow Lab is a picture of health. A strange lump on the front corner of his left lower jaw was diagnosed as osteo-sarcoma after x-rays and a biopsy. We opted for a more conservative approach and he had 2/3 of that side of the jaw removed four days ago. He is recovering quite well and steadily adapting. Are there any long-term side effects we should be aware of? And, is there anyone, anywhere, that can perform reconstruction of this portion of the jaw? Thank you!
Answer
Most dogs or animals do very well after major surgeries such as your dog's. If he heals well and can eat and drink normally, I would not be too concerned. If appearance is important for you or concerns you, there are board certified veterinarians that would be willing to help. Depending on where you live, I would check with a speciality veterinary clinic or a teaching veterinary hospital. Both will have board certified surgeons available.
