06/03/2026
🐾𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐢’𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 🐾
Meet 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐢, a brave boy who recently gave his family a bit of a scare, but is now on the mend!
Tobi originally came to see us because he was struggling with 𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚 (blood in the urine) and 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚 (straining to urinate) that seemed to come and go. While we did find some sediments in his urinary bladder, our exam led to a deeper discovery: an inflamed irregularly-shaped right testicle.
After a successful castration surgery and a biopsy, it was confirmed—Tobi had a 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚.
🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚?
A seminoma is a common type of testicular tumor in male dogs. The good news? They are usually slow-growing and have a very low rate of spreading to other parts of the body.
While Tobi showed urinary distress, many dogs don't show any pain at all! Here is what pet parents should look out for:
• 𝐀𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: One testicle appearing larger or firmer than the other.
• 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: In breeding dogs.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬: Like Tobi, some dogs experience urinary discomfort if the tumor or related inflammation affects the tract.
• 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦: Dogs with undescended testicles are at a much higher risk!
🏥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞
The gold standard treatment for a seminoma is 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (neutering). For most dogs, this surgery is 100% curative!
Tobi is now recovering beautifully. By removing the source of the tumor, we’ve cleared the path for him to get back to his happy, healthy self.
𝐀 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Routine exams and neutering are the best ways to prevent or catch these issues early. We are so proud of you, Tobi! 🐶❤️
1st United Doctors Veterinary Hospital
📍 Avida Sta. Catalina Town Center, Molino-Paliparan Road, Dasmariñas City, Cavite
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📱 0995 599 3550
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