Buddy has been a part of the Cordes family for about 7 years. He is about 12 years old but began his life as a rescue dog. When his original owner passed away, Buddy was taken into the Cordes family. He is a black lab who loves his family. He gives “hugs” to the kids and loves to be around them. About 6 months ago, they noticed a growth on Buddy’s leg which needed to be removed. The tumor was so large that there wasn’t much skin to close the area. With Buddy licking the wound, and the tight skin, the incision kept coming apart. The area became infected and swollen and Buddy stopped using that leg. Dr. Smith suggested they try laser therapy to help the skin heal faster and reduce the swelling. Once they began the laser therapy, Buddy began to use his leg again and the incision began to heal. The Cordes family was a bit skeptical of the laser therapy at first, but they were amazed at what a huge difference it has made for Buddy. Buddy has regained his mobility, runs and jumps and enjoys life again.
