Did you know that six million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs every year? Here are 10 warning signs of cancer in dogs: 1. Recent lump or bump that persists or grows in size 2. Sores or wounds that do not heal 3. Weight loss with or without change in food intake 4. Change in appetite or water consumption 5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening 6. Offensive odors 7. Difficulty eating, chewing, grasping, or swallowing food 8. Reluctance to exercise or loss of stamina 9. Persistent lameness 10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating Please note that some of these symptoms can also be indicative of other diseases, but any of these problems warrants a visit to the veterinarian. Your pet cannot be diagnosed without a thorough examination, and may need to have blood work or other laboratory tests as well. The good news is, many cancers in pets can now be treated with medication, surgery, or chemotherapy, and many patients can live a full life for several months or even years after a cancer diagnosis. Questions or concerns? Please dont be afraid to ask: call us at 402-291-1255 today!
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 22:54:53 +0000