Dog’s Suspected Stomach Tumor Turns Out To Be Potato

When 7-year-old Dandy suddenly began struggling to keep food and water down, her mom, Tori Shank, knew something wasn’t right. The little dog had been vomiting on and off for more than a week, and her symptoms showed no signs of going away. Worried about what might be happening, Shank brought Dandy to MedVet Akron in Ohio, where she worked as a radiology assistant. An ultrasound revealed something that made the situation even more frightening. There appeared to be a mass in Dandy’s stomach, raising concerns that the beloved dog might have a tumor. Her family feared they could be facing a heartbreaking diagnosis, but the veterinary team was about to discover something nobody expected. Credit: Facebook A Frightening Discovery Leaves Dandy’s Family Worried Dandy’s symptoms had started with repeated vomiting, making it difficult for her to keep food and water down. After more than a week of watching her struggle, Shank decided that her dog needed a closer examination. “She was vomiting on and off for a little over a week,” Shank told The Dodo. When the veterinary team performed an ultrasound, they noticed what appeared to be an unusual growth in Dandy’s stomach. Given its appearance an...