A wonderful dog is now receiving medical attention after his former owners ignored his massive salivary tumor for an astonishing six years. The Long Way Home rescue organization claims that although Jake’s former family loved him, they neglected to take him to the vet when his face started to swell.
“The owners claim that Jake has had a salivary tumor for SIX YEARS. At first, they thought Jake had been bitten by a snake. He has excellent manners, is housebroken, gets along with other dogs, and even understands how to shake. He was raised as an indoor dog.” In the organization’s opinion
Last week, when Jake was found stumbling around in a remote part of Texas, Cribs for Canines set out to persuade his family to give up ownership so that Jake could get the veterinarian treatment he need. Jake is receiving treatment in Waco and has already seen a great deal of comfort after a sizable amount of fluid was removed. based on what the organization said.
We are appreciative of the excellent staff at Texas Animal Medical Center in Waco, where Dr. Lide and his associates have been caring for Jake and have drained 1200cc of saliva from his throat. (See how much of a difference that made in the final two shots!)
“Jake was able to turn his head for THE FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS. It was quite simple to complete! He appears to be in good health overall, is eating and urinating normally, and is upbeat.” Apparently, the organization
Although there are no guarantees that Jake will make a full recovery, committed people are working nonstop to give him the best opportunity.
