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Noticing early signs of cancer in your pup could be life-saving. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail ...
Learn about the prevalence, causes, and types of cancer in dogs, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Find out how selective breeding, diet, and environment affect the risk of cancer in different dog breeds.
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that produces osteoid and affects mainly teenagers and young adults. It can be diagnosed by X-ray examination, which shows a characteristic pattern of calcified bone spicules forming a Codman triangle.
Hemangiosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from the lining of blood vessels and is mostly found in dogs. It is very uncommon in humans and usually associated with vinyl chloride exposure. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
A comprehensive list of diseases and conditions that affect dogs, with brief descriptions and links to more information. Includes infectious, fungal, protozoal, parasitic, and metabolic diseases, as well as some diseases that affect both dogs and humans.
The symptoms depend on the tumor's location and degree of invasion. For example, tumors in the gastrointestinal tract may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss. Tumors in the mouth may cause bad breath, difficulty swallowing, or lack of appetite. Tumors arising in the peripheral nerves may cause pain, lameness, or neurological symptoms.
The condition of a dog's skin and coat is also an important indicator of its general health. Skin disorders of dogs vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-time treatment. Skin disorders may be primary or secondary (due to scratching, itch) in nature, making diagnosis complicated.
A transmissible cancer of the external genitalia of dogs and other canines, caused by a histiocytic tumor cell line. Learn about its signs, symptoms, pathology, genetics, treatment and history.