Sophie the cat's life-changing mass removal surgery
Meet Sophie, a nine-year-old Russian Blue who came to see us at Animal Trust Vets Ellesmere Port. Her owner had noticed a small mass developing on her jaw. Although it was slow-growing, it could have soon made eating and drinking difficult for her.
At our Ellesmere Port hospital, Sophie was seen by Dylan, our RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. After a careful assessment, Dylan recommended removing part of her jaw along with the mass to minimise the chances of it returning and to give her the best chance of a full recovery.
We’re so happy to share that Sophie’s surgery went brilliantly. She has made a full recovery, is back to enjoying her meals, and so far, there are no signs of the mass returning.
Further reading: Oncological Surgery, Mass Removal.
Image: the mass can be seen protruding from Sophie's mouth, pre-op
Services at Animal Trust Vets
At Animal Trust Vets, we’re proud to offer advanced veterinary care alongside our general practice services. This means that if your pet ever needs advanced treatment – whether it’s for surgery, diagnostics including X-rays, ultrasound and CT scanning, or more complex medical conditions – they can access it within our trusted team. To find out more, see our services page.
We also provide dedicated Pet A&E services for urgent and emergency situations, giving you peace of mind that help is available when your pet needs it most. Our experienced teams are equipped to assess and treat a wide range of emergencies quickly and effectively. In addition, our referral service allows vets to refer patients to us for advanced procedures, advanced imaging and complex case management, ensuring seamless, high-quality care from diagnosis through to recovery.