Key Facts

Animal Treated

Dog

Animal Condition

Cancer

Specialist(s) Required

Internal Medicine Specialist

Ozzzy

This is Ozzzy. He’s a lovely old boy that had become really lethargic!

Before visiting the SpecialistBlood tests showed very high globulin concentrations (a blood protein) and because the cause was not apparent, Ozzy was referred to a medicine specialist for further investigations.

Ozzzy’s CareUltrasound and radiographs did not provide the answers that were needed. So, a sample of his bone marrow was obtained. This involves taking a sample from the centre of one of the bones (either in the pelvis or front limb) using a large needle. Both liquid bone marrow and a more solid piece of tissue, known as a bone marrow core could be obtained. This confirmed that Ozzzy had a condition called multiple myeloma. Although this is a cancer of the bone marrow, survival rates are generally very good with treatment.

Ozzzy’s ProgressOzzzy has now started on treatment and will be monitored closely.