Staffie Brunetta on the mend after giant tumour removed

Staffordshire bull terrier Brunetta after she had a football-sized tumour removed by PDSA staff in Stoke-on-Trent (PDSA/PA)

A Staffordshire bull terrier which developed a football-sized tumour has bounced back to health after successful surgery.

The unusual size of the 3kg splenic tumour shocked staff at veterinary charity PDSA when it was removed from the dog, called Brunetta.