JADE

About JADE

Breed

Mixed/Unknown

Sex

Female

Age

Adult

Size

Medium

Location

San Jose, CA

From San Jose Animal Care Center

**Medical Final**Rescue or Dedicated Adopter NeededJade is looking for a rescue or dedicated adopter who can provide close monitoring and continued medical care.She has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, after several ulcerated skin masses were removed from her abdomen. The good news is that the masses that were removed were completely excised, meaning no cancer was seen at the edges of the submitted tissue. However, she has already developed multiple skin masses including one that has now ulcerated, so she appears to be prone to developing additional skin tumors.These lesions are typical sun induced. For this reason, she would benefit from a home where her skin can be monitored closely and where prolonged or excessive sun exposure can be minimized. This does not mean she can never enjoy time outside, but avoiding prolonged direct sunlight—particularly during the strongest part of the day—and providing access to shade will be important.She has already undergone two surgeries to remove skin masses and two procedures to repair aural hematomas (blood-filled ear flaps). These aural hematomas occur secondary to infections, and she was most…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

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