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