Stubborn, loveable: The famous racehorse being treated for melanomas
Retired racehorse Chautauqua, a popular sprinter known for his stubbornness on the track, is being treated for melanomas at the age of 15. The grey gelding underwent surgery to remove tumors and is receiving ongoing care through chemotherapy injections and a specialized vaccine. His condition is not life-threatening, and he is responding well to treatment under the supervision of the Living Legends organization and the University of Melbourne Werribee Equine Centre.
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