In May 2007 a 9 year old rescued ex racing Greyhound called Ruby, was diagnosed with bone cancer in her left hind leg. The prognosis for Ruby was not good. Her family were given an option, they could either have Ruby euthanised or she could be referred to the Royal Dick Veterinary Hospital in Edinburgh for further tests.
Without hesitation her family had took Ruby to the Vet Hospital and two hours after being admitted, the Vets at the hospital informed her family that Ruby's cancer was confined to her hind left leg. The treatment for Ruby would include amputation followed by a course of Chemotherapy. Pets cope exceptionally well on three legs and are affectionately called 'tripods'. Chemotherapy is not as invasive for a pet as it is for a human and it was decided that this is the treatment that Ruby would receive to save her life.
The amputation went well, as did the following chemotherapy sessions. Ruby's family were told that Ruby could expect to have a good quality of life for up to nine months. 9 months may not seem a long time in human terms, but for a dog it's a fairly long time. We are delighted to say that Ruby is still doing well and will shortly be entering her 4th cancer free year, thanks to the dedicated veterinary staff at the Royal Dick Vet Hospital - we are indebted to them.
