DOG CANCER

TYPES OF CANCER IN DOGS

The most common type of cancer seen in dogs is benign skin cancer. Benign dog cancers are unlikely to spread around the dog's body.


Malignant cancers will spread and cause disease elsewhere so should be diagnosed by your vet as early as possible so that appropriate treatment can be undertaken. Most will be surgically removed to prevent their spread.

Female dogs may develop cancer in their reproductive organs or breast tissues due to the oestrogen hormone acting as a trigger.

Male dogs with undescended testes are at risk of testicular cancer so should have this condition treated by their vet.

Older dogs may develop lipomas, fatty lumps that form a benign mass. These will feel soft, grow slowly and cause few problems.






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THE EFFECTS OF CANCER TO DOGS

Any tumour is occupying space that it should not and can have an effect on the rest of the dog's body. For example, chest tumours may cause difficulty in breathing to the dog or bowel cancers may cause bowel blockages. Untreated tumours may spread to other tissues and organs causing more problems throughout the dog's body.

SIGNS OF CANCER IN DOGS

The following could be signs of cancer in your dogs, or may be another sign of ill health and should be reported to your vet:

• A change in your dogs urinary or bowel habits, appetite or water consumption.
  
  
• Weight gain or loss should be reported to your vet.
  
  
• Any limb abnormalities or a limp.
  
  
• Lumps or bumps.
  
  
• Any abnormalities around or in the mouth, eyes, nose or ears.

TREATMENT OF DOG CANCER

Early examination by your vet is recommended if you suspect dog cancer. Early treatment is key to successful management and treatment.

Most vets will want to take a biopsy of laboratory analysis to aid the correct diagnosis of dog cancer. Some may do this before proceeding to surgery, others may remove the tumour and send off a biopsy.

Chemotherapy may be prescribed by the vet for tumours that are unable to be surgically removed or after surgery. This may be in tablet or drip form. Chemotherapy side effects can include vomiting, diarrhoea, greater risk of acquiring infections due to the immune suppression, anaemia, blood loss and general weakness.

Radiotherapy may also be used for more aggressive tumours.

Sadly not all dog cancers and tumours are treatable and you may have to make the decision to put your dog to sleep to end its pain and suffering.


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