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PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
Jul 21, 2026 at 04:51 PM ET
Jessie Mast Cell Tumor 2; The Hind Paw Sagas ... clean removal, all margins
clear. She's home and recovering from the pain and anesthesia meds. This is a dog who does not suffer the cone of shame well, but to keep her from biting and licking her surgical wound, she's wearing it 10-14 days. I trimmed it a little so half the circumference will make food and water easier to ingest. When she's done we slide the cone around to keep her from nibbling her toe. ** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 7/22/2026, 7:54:34 AM

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Va AandM
Just had surgery on our Jack. He wore the more comfortable donut of humor
Less upsetting to him having a full filed of vision and being soft. ** Edited by Va AandM at 7/22/2026, 7:58:27 AM
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
We have one of those for Jessie and used it when her previous surgery
was on her back near her tail. She couldn't get to that with the soft donut so the large hood/collar wasn't necessary. With this new one, Jessie can still get to lick or nibble at her left hind paw, so the big collar is required. We don't like it, either, but she's adapted to it very well overnight. By around 7/31 or 8/1 we can take it off.
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HOKIERIT
Thank God she is safe and healthy...great result it seems!
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
We have a terrific veterinarian within minutes of our house -
his vet hospital is staffed by top notch folks. Over the years, we've had a number of great veterinarians, but these guys are amazing.
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HOKIERIT
To us pet owners, that is as important as having a good personal doctor! ->
We are fortunate too.. God forbid we need urgent or serious care, we also have a Hokie Vet right down the street as well. This guy left a tenure track at the VA Tech Vet School because he wanted to treat animals and not just do research and teach. He started Veterinary Referral and Critical Care (VRCC) in Manakin Sabot and we about have a wing dedicated to us by now...A GREAT vet! Glad your baby is doing well!! ** Edited by HOKIERIT at 7/22/2026, 6:46:16 PM