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Some Dogs Can Still Walk The Walk

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Leesa Dahl looks at everything to do with our furry, fuzzy, feathered, fishy (and more!) pet friends.

Happy Monday!

Last week, a colleague of mine described for us how her dog, a teeny Bichon Frisé with a loathing for winter, lifts ones of his furry paws in protest before he even steps outside.

I don't blame Samson. It's cold out there.

However, my pair of furballs, a very hairy Lhasa Apso cross and a wee Yorkshire terrier, act as though the thermometer's mercury hasn't moved since mid-June.

Oliver and Guapo love the snow, and the cold — taken in small doses — doesn't seem to bother them at all.

So for now, our walks have been cut short; maybe 10 to 15 quick minutes around the block is long enough. Anything longer and they, too, start lifting their paws, a sure sign that they need to get inside where it's warm.

Do you walk your dog when it's this cold? Let me know here!

Have a great week!

Leesa Dahl

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Leesa Dahl looks at everything to do with our furry, fuzzy, feathered, fishy (and more!) pet friends.

French Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrows Jaw After Surgery In 1st Known Case Of Its Kind

A puppy has spontaneously regrown his jawbone after part of it was surgically removed because of a cancerous tumor. It is believed to be the first reported case of a dog regenerating its mandible.

Veterinarians at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service first diagnosed Tyson, a 3-month-old French bulldog, with cancer when he was scheduled for surgery on a cleft palate in spring 2023. The tumor was an oral papillary squamous cell carcinoma, a rare type of malignant skin cancer in dogs.

The cancer had not spread to the rest of Tyson's body, so the vets decided to remove the left side of his jaw, which was the affected area.

Astonishingly, when Tyson was examined eight weeks later, veterinarians found that his jaw had begun to regrow. Although this phenomenon has previously been recorded in human children, this is the first time it has been documented in a dog.

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These 3D scans of Tyson show his removed jaw immediately after surgery (left) and eight weeks afterwards (right) with the mandible regrown.

These 3D scans of Tyson show his removed jaw immediately after surgery (left) and eight weeks afterwards (right) with the mandible regrown. (Image credit: Cornell's Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service)

According to the case report, published Oct. 11 in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, the regrowth may have occurred because the vets managed to preserve a significant amount of periosteum — a thin membrane that covers the surface of bones — during the operation. Periosteum contains blood vessels, nerves and cells that help bones grow and heal.

"This was likely imperative to the regeneration of new bone," report lead author Alexandra Wright, a dentistry and oral surgery resident who led Tyson's care, said in a statement.The early detection of the tumor likely also played a vital role in the regrowth. If a larger part of the jaw had had to have been removed, it may not have grown back, the authors wrote.

Tyson celebrating his birthday. His cancer is not expected to return.

Tyson celebrating his birthday. His cancer is not expected to return. (Image credit: Cornell's Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service)

Tyson's new jawbone is functional but it is missing certain features, such as teeth and the mandibular canal, which normally contains blood vessels and nerves. However, it is the same length as the bone on the right, which should prevent mandibular drift. This is a common issue after part of the jaw is removed, causing the unaffected side to be pulled towards the center. There is also no sign that the cancer has returned.

After the tumor was removed, Tyson underwent another surgery to address his cleft palate — an opening between the mouth and the nose that happens when the tissues separating these two cavities do not grow together properly. Although he isn't yet able to chew on hard toys, he enjoys playing with soft toys, his owner Melissa Forsythe said in the statement. "We had no idea his jaw would grow back," she added. "He was the best patient."

The report authors said spontaneous regeneration is unpredictable and that more research is needed to understand the process.

"More has to be done to understand the likelihood of this occurring in other dogs and if a specific age range makes a difference," Wright said. "But this case documents a very positive surgical outcome in a life-threatening situation."

Dog Deli Serving Beggs Sausage Rolls, Pizza Mutt Treats And Birthday Cakes Is Pleasing Pets In North Tyneside

Beggs Sausage Dog Rolls, Pizza Mutt slices, Doggy Donuts, and Walkies treats are among the top sellers at this deli where customers will (literally) beg for more.

David's Dog Deli, based in North Tyneside, has been dishing out dog treats to customers across the country since founders David Wilson and David Matheson were inspired to set up a business centered around dogs' nutrition during the Covid pandemic.

The couple were eager to create treats that were free from high-allergy products and packed with fresh ingredients that would "love the dog" as well as taste delicious. But they also wanted to introduce a "fun and attractive" element for the pets' owner and decided to draw inspiration from some of their favourite treats.

David Matheson, 45, said: "Our best seller is the Beggs Sausage Dog Rolls, especially in the North East, but we get orders all over the country for them. Our other white bags - Pizza Mutt and Doggy Donuts - do really well too. And in the shop our Walkies range does really well, which is all the flavours we do but in a smaller bitesize for regular treating."

"Although I think we've exhausted the pun names now, they're good because it makes it fun for the owner. Dogs sense the enjoyment that a human gets from treating them. A dog doesn't care that it's in the shape of a pizza, but they can tell that it's something exciting that they're getting."

David Wilson and David Matheson have been regular traders at Tynemouth Market since setting up their business less than two after relocating to the North East from their hometown of Edinburgh for David Matheson's job as a recruitment manager at Greggs.

But three weeks after the move David Wilson was involved in a serious collision on the A189, just off West Moor roundabout. Their beloved three-year-old Cavapoo Sonny ran out into the road and as David tried to rescue him they were both hit by a car.

David was airlifted to hospital, where he remained in a serious condition for three months. Sonny sadly passed away following the accident.

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