A beautiful Golden Retriever has a lot to celebrate, and that’s exactly what his family is doing after finishing his chemotherapy.
On May 28, 2024, TikTok user Breanna Stout (@brennastout) shared a video of a beautiful dog who is now cancer-free. Take a look!
@brennastoutwere so proud of him, we love you dunder!!! #birdsofafeather #weshouldsticktogether #dog #dogsoftiktok #goldenretriever #englishcreamgoldenretriever #cute #viral #fyp #cutedog #dogtok #cancerfree #doglove #crying
In an emotional 20-second video, we meet a beautiful dog named Dunder, who deserves to be the center of the party.
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“POV: Your dog graduated chemotherapy and is cancer free,” the text on the video reads.
In the clip, Dunder, an English Cream Golden Retriever, walks through the doors at a clinic wearing a cap and gown. He has a room full of people ready to celebrate this big, important achievement.
He walks through the room, tail wagging and looking at all the people who are happy to celebrate his big day.
Dunder had his photo taken in his graduation outfit. To honor the big achievement of being cancer-free, he was offered a sweet treat with his name on it, which he ate right up.
“We’re so proud of him,” the video’s caption reads. “We love you, Dunder!”
In the comment section, people showered the very deserving dog with congratulations and best wishes.
“Dogs should never have cancer,” one person wrote.
“Congratulations,” someone else shared.
“Crying for happiness,” another added.
“Yay, I’m so happy for him,” another wrote.
“Aww, yay for Dunder,” shared another.
“Congratulations, beautiful baby,” added someone else.
Warning signs of cancer and neoplasia in dogs
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, one in four dogs will develop neoplasia in their lifetime. Neoplasia “is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called a neoplasm or tumor. It can be benign or malignant.”
They explain that dogs get cancer at similar rates as people, and some of the possible signs are similar.
“Like people, pets can develop neoplasia affecting almost any organ or tissue in their body,” the association writes. “The signs (symptoms) that may be observed vary based on the tissue involved and the severity of the neoplasia.”
These signs and symptoms can include lumps, bumps, or discolored skin, difficulty eating, difficulty breathing, sudden changes in weight, persistent vomiting, or diarrhea, among other signs.
“Many of the signs seen with neoplasia are also seen with non-neoplastic conditions, but they still need prompt attention by a veterinarian to determine the cause,” the American Veterinary Medical Association said. “Neoplasia is frequently treatable and early diagnosis will aid your veterinarian in delivering the best care possible.”
Of course, if you’re worried about any signs or symptoms in your dog, it’s always best to visit their veterinarian.
