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8:47 pm
23 September 2013
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Has anyone ever had freckles pop up on dog around incision site? Chance just had a cluster come up around his scar.
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
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25 September 2009
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Hmmm...not here, but Chance looks like he's already predisposed to them right? I'm wondering if they're a reaction to skin being disrupted with an incision? Interesting.
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9:47 pm
23 September 2013
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Yeah I just noticed them maybe last week. Chance has alopecia on his face due to infection or possibly parasites when he was on the streets. The hair never grew back after I got him. The freckles are probably nothing. It's just strange.
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
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22 February 2013
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No...no inpit...but I love his avatar picture though!
Could it be some sort of reaction to the hair being shaved and the skin being extra sensitive to the sun?
Or maybe a little sensitivity or reaction to anythinghe's taking?
Interesting to see if anyone else observed it in their pups.
I know that sweet Charleyis gettkng stronger and feeling better every day! Look forward to more great photos and updates!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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25 September 2009
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Oh I thought they were freckles on his face. Well they sure add character!
I'd mention it to your vet next time but it's not something that would send me for a visit. That's just me though.
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12:19 pm
23 September 2013
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I went for blood work yesterday and he said it was probably either age that can cause it or stress from the incision. Nothing to worry about.
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
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25 September 2009
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Awesome! Well that is great news, and good information to have here. Thanks for the update.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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