Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Liposuction removed giant lipomas and helped weight loss in obese dog
By Böttcher, P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Department of Small Animal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Liposuction--removal of giant lipomas for weight loss in a dog with severe hip osteoarthritis.
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Plain-English summary
A mixed breed dog was brought in for worsening limping due to severe hip arthritis and was found to be extremely overweight with three large lipomas (fatty tumors), one causing irritation. Previous attempts to help the dog lose weight through diet and pain medication had not worked. The vet performed liposuction to remove the lipomas, which led to a weight loss of about 3 kg, or 10% of the dog's body weight. After the procedure, the dog showed rapid improvement in mobility and comfort, suggesting that liposuction can be a helpful option for weight loss in dogs with similar issues.
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Abstract
An extremely obese, mixed breed dog, with severe bilateral hip osteoarthritis was presented with progressive hindlimb lameness. In addition, three giant lipomas were diagnosed, one causing mechanical irritation within the left axillary region. Previous treatments of dietary weight loss and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs had failed. Minimally invasive liposuction of the lipomas was performed, resulting in weight loss of 3 kg, representing 10 per cent of the dog's bodyweight. Conservative treatment was continued, and the dog improved rapidly postoperatively. Liposuction of lipomas may be considered as an alternative to traditional surgical resection in cases where seroma formation and delayed wound healing may be expected. Acute weight loss through liposuction may improve lameness associated with osteoarthritis and motivate the owner compliance for further weight loss.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17212750/