My Basenjis love tuna–they get it as a meal treat once a month or so. I have not noticed any problems. I feed my dogs other fish (left-over salmon and other white fish) as part of their diet along with oatmeal, rice, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, meats and chicken. They're very healthy 12 and 14 year olds.

Hello, my female Basenji named Zia, aged 12, has a very large fatty tumor on her side. Who else has experienced this large tumor (about the size of a small melon) and if so, has anyone had the tumor successfully removed? I have one vet who would be willing to remove the tumor if her health permits and another vet who would prefer to leave it alone since it doesn't seem to be too bothersome. This dog also has the canine version of Cushing's disease which makes the surgery even more "iffy."