A twelve-and-a-half-year-old Indian crossbreed dog named ‘Badal’ diagnosed with osteosarcoma – an advanced form of cancer – has been given a new lease of life with the ability to walk on three legs after his owner Kanchan Khandke. brought him from Dehradun to Pune and a team of doctors led by Dr. Narendra Pardeshi, a veterinary surgeon at Small Animal Clinic, performed a successful operation.
Khandke, a school principal in Dehradun who comes from Pune, moved to Rajasthan 12 years ago. He cares for 21 rescued dogs, one of whom is Badal. It was late 2022 when Khandke noticed that Badal was limping and panting. The dog was given injections, but his condition did not improve.
In May last year, Khandke moved from Rajasthan to Dehradun. “In late August, Badal started limping noticeably and even had a fall,” he said.
Concerned about Badal’s health, Khandke took him to a local vet who suggested the possibility of cancer after taking an x-ray. In October, Dr. Pardeshi and his team, including Reena Haribhat, Pooja Bahot, and Dr. Jyoti Pardeshi, went to Dehradun and conducted several tests, including a biopsy, CT scan, and an FNAC test that confirmed the presence of a tumor .
“Badal was diagnosed with advanced osteosarcoma, which originated in the lower part of the left leg and spread to the upper part. Osteosarcoma in dogs is an aggressive, fast-growing bone cancer that requires a prompt intervention to improve the chances of successful treatment. This type of cancer typically affects the legs, making it crucial for pet owners to be vigilant for any sign of lameness or swelling,” said Dr. Pardeshi, who advised Khandke to act quickly, as saving Badal’s life would mean amputating his leg, a decision of the leg. the family was hesitant to take it.
Although it was a difficult call, Khandke took a leap of faith and decided to travel to Pune in December so that Badal could receive the necessary treatment and care from Dr. Pardeshi. “The journey from Dehradun to Pune took four days, during which we drove for 35 hours with regular breaks,” said Khandke.
“Amputation surgery for osteosarcoma on his left leg is scheduled for January 9. The primary treatment for osteosarcoma in dogs often involves surgical removal of the affected limb, known as amputation of limb. This is typically done to relieve pain and improve the dog’s quality of life. After amputation, dogs can adapt surprisingly well to three-legged mobility,” said Dr. Pardeshi.
The operation went without complications and lasted two and a half hours. The dog was able to walk within 24 hours after the surgery, said Dr. Pardeshi.
“The testimony of Badal walking just 24 hours after surgery with his three legs and wagging his tail brought me immense joy. Badal’s progress every day filled me with hope and gratitude,” said Khandke.
Speaking about cancer among dogs, Dr. Pardeshi said: “The prevalence of cancer in dogs varies by breed, age and other factors. In general, cancer is a leading cause of death in older dogs.
Some estimates suggest that about one in four dogs may develop cancer during their lifetime. Specific breeds may be more prone to certain types of cancer due to genetic factors. Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, can affect dogs, and its exact cause is not always clear.
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