It is much more common than people would like to think, that a dog has cancer.
There are studies that show that right at twenty-five percent of dogs will more than likely have cancer, and almost half of all dogs older than 10 will die of cancer.
These are not great odds.
Detecting dog cancer symptoms early are important.
When and if your dog gets cancer, the areas that are cancerous can range from skin and organs to bones.
And in dogs, it may progress slowly or quite quickly, depending on the type of cancer.
There is great news on the horizon, as there are treatments for your dog that has cancer.
Canine cancer can be fatal, but it does not have to be in all cases.
The first thing to look at is if your dog actually has cancer.
Most vets adhere to these common dog cancer symptoms that is taken from the American Veterinary Medical Association that include: - Swelling in an area that stays the same or grows in size - Slow healing sores - Weight loss - Bleeding or colored discharge from an orifice in the body - Offensive breath or bad smells from your dog - Has trouble eating or swallowing food - No interest in exercise or a complete loss of stamina - Lameness or stiffness that is very evident - Problems breathing, urinating or defecating If you see any of the above symptoms, don't panic just yet.
Separately, these can be symptoms of things that are not cancerous, and could even be trivial and not serious in the least bit.
Always contact your vet for an exam if you see any of the symptoms, regardless of your reasons.
If your dog has cancer, your vet will help you with planning treatment.
If your dog does not have cancer, be happy and your vet will probably give you education and medication to help heal the condition suffered.