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Robert Irwin shared health news about his pug, Stella, revealing that she has cancer

The Dancing with the Stars contestant said it has been "stressful" to be away from her while he competes on the show

He also shared that it has been an "emotional week" in rehearsals

Robert Irwin is sharing difficult news about his beloved pug, Stella.

The conservationist and current Dancing with the Stars contestant, 21, posted an update on Stella's health on Instagram on Oct. 12. "This is a tough one," he wrote. "I wanted to give an unfortunate update on my sweet little pup, Stella. A mass was discovered that ended up being cancerous."

He continued, saying he is optimistic that she will make a recovery. "We still don’t know the full extent of the cancer," he shared, noting that he

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