| Cancer in dogs is more common that many people | | | | dog food to their dog as carcinogens have been |
| would trend to believe. Studies indicate that that | | | | discovered to exist in some popular dog food brands. |
| approximately 25% of dogs will contract cancer at | | | | You can find out what is in the dog food you use at |
| some time in their life and that almost 50% of all | | | | Other causes of canine cancer include viral infections |
| dogs older than the age of ten years will die of | | | | and UV or X irradiation. |
| cancer | | | | What is the Best Cancer Treatment for My Dog? |
| If your dog contracts cancer, the affected areas can | | | | Because there are different types of cancers, there |
| include but are not limited to the skin, organs, bone | | | | are different treatments prescribed be veterinary |
| and organs. Cancer in your dog may progress | | | | oncologists. |
| gradually or with rapidity. | | | | The success of treating cancer in your dog hinges on |
| The good news is that treatments exist for cancer in | | | | a number of factors. Some of those factors are |
| dogs . While canine cancer can be fatal it is not | | | | early detection and diagnoses of the cancer by your |
| necessarily a death sentence. | | | | veterinarian, and the specific treatment |
| The first thing you must do is determine if in fact | | | | recommended and used in your dogs battle against |
| your dog does have cancer. | | | | canine cancer. |
| There are ten common symptoms of cancer in dogs, | | | | Early detection may include your vet doing a biopsy, |
| taken primarily from the American Veterinary Medical | | | | some X-rays and consulting with an expert in canine |
| Association, these are: | | | | radiology to review the results. If cancer is |
| Unusual swelling that either remains or grows | | | | diagnosed, your vet may recommend surgery or |
| Sores which will not heal | | | | refer you to a canine oncologist. |
| A loss of weight in your dog | | | | Your best chances for success often depend upon |
| Discharge or bleeding from an opening on your dogs | | | | early diagnosis of canine cancer. This is true because |
| body | | | | in early stages of cancer in dogs there is less |
| Bad breath or offensive odor that emits from your | | | | likelihood of the cancer having spread to a point |
| dog | | | | where treatment becomes unproductive. |
| Trouble eating food or swallowing | | | | Once an early diagnosis of canine cancer has been |
| A loss of interest in exercise or a loss of stamina | | | | confirmed, your veterinary oncologist may suggest a |
| Lameness in your dog or evidence of stiffness | | | | variety of treatment options such as drugs, surgery |
| Trouble with urination, defecating or breathing | | | | and/or radiation. |
| If you detect any of these symptoms in your dog. | | | | If your dog has been generally healthy, she deserves |
| Dont panic. Taken individually, theses canine | | | | a chance to live the balance of her life feeling as well |
| symptoms may be indicative of something that is not | | | | as possible for as long a time as possible. If you can |
| cancer and may not be serious at all. | | | | extend the life of your 13 year old terrier by a few |
| Make an appointment with your veterinarian for an | | | | years, and provide a good quality of life to your dog |
| exam for your dog. If cancer is the problem, he will | | | | as a result of canine cancer treatment, your |
| help you develop a treatment plan. If canine cancer is | | | | persistence in helping your dog will have been |
| not the cause, your vet may prescribe a remedy to | | | | rewarded. |
| alleviate and heal the condition. | | | | My small 8 year old dog suddenly became ill and no |
| Cause of Cancer in Dogs | | | | vet could determine the cause. She died after |
| There are various causes of cancer in dogs. The | | | | enduring 2 weeks of pain and misery on Mothers Day |
| National Canine Cancer Foundation says that cancer | | | | morning. Dont let anything happen to your best |
| can be attributed to factors such as excessive | | | | friend. Learn how to keep your dog healthy, extend |
| exposure to carcinogenic agents which include | | | | her life and save on veterinary bills at |
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