She is a very sweet 11-year-old Border Collie mix. Although she was the runt in a litter of six puppies, she has never let that slow her down! Her owner affectionately noted, “she’s been making up for it by always being first anytime food or treats are offered.”
Nicknamed Wednesday Addams by her family, after the beloved quirky daughter in the infamous Addams Family series, Miss Molly can be very particular about things. For example, no one is allowed to pick on her housemate pups, but her! Also, she “always insists on the front passenger seat when taking a ride in any vehicle.”
What began as a large mass removal surgery ended up involving several postoperative rechecks over a month due to various reasons. Miss Molly was such a trooper through everything with her gentle demeanor. In addition, she was also very adorable sporting her pink and purple surgical suit.
WAY TO GO GOOD GIRL!
The mass we removed from Molly was a lipoma. Lipomas in dogs are benign (non-cancerous), fatty tumors that are commonly found in middle-aged to senior dogs. Usually, these masses are soft, movable lumps that develop under the skin, commonly found on the abdomen, chest, and legs.
While the exact cause of lipomas isn’t fully understood, they seem to be related to a combination of different factors. Diet, genetics, environmental chemicals, and drug interactions are among the leading factors that could be contributing to the development of lipomas. Any dog breed can develop lipomas, but certain breeds such as Labrador and Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, and Beagles can be more prone to them.
If you are interested in having any lumps or bumps removed off your pup, reach out for a consultation!
Animal Works Veterinary Surgery
Fort Collins
970-694-2625