22/05/2025
Meet Benson, the King Charles Cavalier 🐶👑 true to his breed, he’s the king of the castle at home! A cheeky, lovable, and smoochy boy, Benson recently visited us for a routine appointment to have his a**l glands expressed.
During his check-up, we discovered one of his a**l glands was significantly enlarged. To prevent it from rupturing spontaneously or during expression, surgery was scheduled to remove it safely.
Once in surgery, Dr. Ben identified an a**l sac adenoma — a typically benign tumour found in dogs' a**l sacs. It was successfully removed along with the affected gland. Thanks to Benson’s dedicated owners keeping up with regular vet visits, we caught it early! Left untreated, this condition can lead to complications like hypercalcemia (high blood calcium), kidney failure, and, in rare malignant cases, metastasis to other organs — potentially shortening a dog’s lifespan and quality of life. The tumor can also cause discomfort and difficulty 💩💩
We’re thrilled to report that Benson made a swift recovery and was back home the same afternoon — already his cheeky self again with normal, happy bowel movements!
You're always welcome back at the clinic, Benson! We adore you 🤎
