My older dog needs amputation for cancer. What's his quality of life?

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Cancer under his arm. Amputation will happen today. Not sure how long my dog will survive with a decent. quality of life . Very healthy dog until this sickness. My vet says dog is good. Candidate for surgery and is 7 1/2 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old | 75 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about Tuba's cancer! Luckily, most dogs do very well even on only three-legs, so if your vet is confident this will help treat the cancer, and that prognosis is good, moving forward is a good option. If there is still a lump or tumor, you vet can also help you determine if the margin of removal was good or not, the type of cancer present and its prognosis, and can help you monitor for any additional growths. If the cancer is spreading or wasn't caught, your vet may also be able to refer you to a nearby specialists or oncologist (cancer specialist) that can help with further information and a care plan for Tuba.

My older dog needs amputation for cancer. What's his quality of life?

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