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Dealing With Cancer In Dogs

There are several diseases that a dogEach of the above can be found in dogs
can suffer from and one of those isand while we don't always understand the
cancer. It is one of those problemscause of the cancer you can be assured
that we really don't understand thethat there are things you can do to try
cause. There are also several types inand prevent the disease as well as
dogs, which makes it hard for an ownertreatment options for your dog. I
to prevent the disease from occurring.mentioned a few of the prevention
If you are worried about your dogsmethods along with a description of the
health and wish to try and prevent somediseases, however keep in mind that a
from forming or becoming worse you mayhealthy diet and exercise may be the
want to continue reading. Below is abest method of prevention. Most often
list of the types of cancer that arewe have found that food, pesticides, and
most prevalent in dogs.other harmful materials on the earth are
Connective tissue cancer- this type iswhat lead to cancer in any patient. If
usually found in the joints or in tissueyou provide a healthy home for your dog,
that connects organs inside the body.with the proper nutrition you can help
Testis- this is cancer of the testicles,to prevent abnormal cells from forming.
and can be removed or prevented byIn some cases it is linked to a genetic
neutering your dog.issue, and in this case it cannot be
Skin Cancer- is often most prevalent inprevented.
Golden Retrievers or dogs that have aTreatment will vary depending on the
lot of skin irritations.severity of the cancer and the type.
Lymphoma- attacks the immune system ofThe best option is usually surgery to
the dog and forms lumps under the skin.make sure all the cancer cells have been
Bone Cancer- this type is often found inremoved, but sometimes this can be a
the legs, specifically the hind legs ofrisky procedure or you may want
the dog.something that is not invasive. Surgery
Stomach and Intestinal Cancer- cellswill usually cut away the tumor or if it
will form inside the stomach oris bone cancer the leg may have to be
intestines and can cause bloating,amputated. For other treatment you have
vomiting, and coughing up of blood.radiation, medication, and chemotherapy.
Breast Cancer- this can be preventedAgain it depends on the type of cancer
with the removal of the breasts in dogs,as to which method the doctor will
and will usually show up as a largerprescribe for treatment. Radiation is
lump.usually the first treatment the vet will
Oral Cancer- usually this is found inseek as it is supposed to reduce the
the nose or mouth of the dog. Bleedingcancerous cells in a few treatments.
gums, lumps on the gums, or bleeding inThe medication can help block
the nose usually signifies this type.inflammation as well as the re- growth
Liver Cancer- cells will form on theof new cells. It is best to discuss all
liver or in the liver causing severalaspects of treatment before you make a
systems to malfunction in the dog,decision as you want your dog as
especially the immune system.comfortable as possible.



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