While it’s true research has shown that a roll of the dice determines most cases of cancer in dogs, there is an area where the incidence of cancer is not a function of bad luck but of something more concrete: genetics. As a follow-up to my earlier article, I thought it would be useful to…
Cancer
Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
Here Are the Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets: Bleeding or discharge from any place on the body, such as the mouth, eyes or nose, or in the urine Change in urination or defecation habits Sores that do not heal Bad smell from the mouth or body Difficulty chewing or swallowing Loss of…
Can Puppies and Kittens Get Cancer?
Although it is rare, puppies and kittens can develop cancer. The waiting room of a veterinary cancer specialist is pretty much a geriatric zone. The commonly treated cancers in adult dogs and cats include lymphoma, osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Research shows the average age of cats with lymphoma is 9 to 12 years and…
Cancer: Now What?
In July of last year, a young couple brought their two Greyhounds to see me at the clinic. Joel, the 11-year old dog, had begun coughing over the last few days. (Toast, Joel’s faithful companion, came along for moral support.) The couple and I talked about how the dogs were doing, and possible causes…
