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An anal sac adenocarcinoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignant tumor found in dogs that arises from the apocrine glandular tissue of anal sac. The disease exists in cats as well, but is much less common in that species. [1] They are the second most common cancerous cause of hypercalcaemia (high serum calcium) in dogs, following T-cell lymphoma.
Perianal gland tumor. A perianal gland tumor is a type of tumor found near the anus in dogs that arises from specialized glandular tissue found in the perineum. [ 1] It is also known as a hepatoid tumor because of the similarity in cell shape to hepatocytes ( liver cells). It is most commonly seen in intact dogs and is the third most common ...
Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. [ 1] It is estimated that 1 in 3 domestic dogs will develop cancer, which is the same incidence of cancer among humans. [ 2] Dogs can develop a variety of cancers and most are very similar to those found in humans. Dogs can develop carcinomas of epithelial cells and organs, sarcomas of connective ...
Generally, senior dogs are more likely to develop cancer than younger ones. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) , about half of dogs over 10 will develop cancer.
Illustration of venereal granulomata on a dog's penis. A canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT), also known as a transmissible venereal tumor (TVT), canine transmissible venereal sarcoma (CTVS), sticker tumor and infectious sarcoma, is a histiocytic tumor of the external genitalia of the dog and other canines, and is transmitted from animal to animal during mating.
Anal cancer is a cancer which arises from the anus, the distal opening of the gastrointestinal tract. [ 1] Symptoms may include bleeding from the anus or a lump near the anus. [ 1] Other symptoms may include pain, itchiness, or discharge from the anus. [ 1] A change in bowel movements may also occur.
Reproductive diseases. Prostate disease * in dogs includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), cancer, and cysts and abscesses. BPH is the most common and is found in older intact (not neutered) dogs. Signs include blood in the urine and straining to urinate and defecate.
Intestinal cancer in cats and dogs. The average age at which intestinal tumors are diagnosed ranges between 10–12 years for cats and 6 to 9 years for dogs. There are many different types of intestinal tumors, including lymphoma, adenocarcinoma, mast cell tumor, and leiomyosarcoma .