My older dog's nose mass surgery: What's recovery and eating like?

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My dog will undergo an operation for the removal of a mass (we do not know the type but we know it has inflammation around it and the edges are clear in MRI) found in the back of his nose/sinuses. He is 15 years old. I wonder about the recovery time and what is waiting for us? Does the operation affect his ability of chewing or eating? How long will it take for him to heal? Will he get rid off the nasal disharge right after surgery? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 14 years and 11 months old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Surgeries to remove masses from the back of the nose can be simple, or can be very complicated, and you often don't know what type it will be until you get into surgery. Often the chewing/eating is OK, however there might be pain present that prevents Spike from wanting to open his mouth. Healing time is variable, and will depend on the location of the mass, how big it is, and if there are any complications with healing such as infection. Likely there will be more swelling and discharge right after surgery while things are healing. I would recommend discussing these questions with the vet performing the surgery, as they will have better answers for you. Best of luck with Spike.

My older dog's nose mass surgery: What's recovery and eating like?

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