Meet Reggie – the cute West Highland White Terrier

Due to a mass on one of his kidneys, Reggie West Highland Terrier recently had surgery to remove the affected kidney at our Shrewsbury practice.

Reggie was referred to us after his vet discovered a mass on his right kidney. Following a CT scan at our Bolton Hospital to evaluate the mass, he was referred to Animal Trust in Shrewsbury, where our soft tissue vet, Becky, performed a nephrectomy to remove the kidney.

After 24 hours of inpatient care, Reggie was discharged back to his own vet. We're pleased to report that he is recovering well! The Shrewsbury team was truly impressed by his resilience and zest for life, he was up and about within hours of his surgery, eager for walks and food!

We wish Reggie a smooth recovery.

More information on our referral process https://www.animaltrust.org.uk/external-vet-referrals

Symptoms

A mass on a dog's kidney can cause several symptoms, including:

Blood in the urine: The most common first symptom, which can appear pink, red, or brown coloured. The amount of blood may be so small that it can only be detected under a microscope.

Pain: Pain in the side or back that doesn't go away.

Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss.

Behavioral changes: Excessive drinking and urination, lethargy, poor appetite, and abdominal discomfort.

Other symptoms: Nausea or vomiting, abdominal distension, swelling in the ankles or feet, fever, anemia, and changes in respiration.

Routine blood work abnormalities: A dog's complete blood count may show abnormalities.

If your dog shows any of these symptoms, it's important to take them to see a vet as soon as possible.