Dog recovers from rare, complex brain surgery at Portland animal hospital
KATU • • health
Key Points:
- Woody, a dog, successfully recovered from a rare and complex brain surgery after a large bone tumor on his skull was found pressing against his brain.
- His family first noticed symptoms such as stumbling on stairs, hesitating before jumps, and losing balance in August.
- Neurosurgeon Dr. John Du explained the surgery was risky due to the tumor's proximity to major blood vessels and took about four to six hours to safely remove.
- Post-operative recovery required a dedicated team and committed owner support, including close monitoring and follow-up visits.
- Woody has since returned to normal activity, walking a mile daily and enjoying a good quality of life.
