All Entries Tagged With: "canine tumors"

What Symptoms of Dog Skin Cancer Should You Watch Out For?

Tumors and bumps

One of the easiest ways to spot skin cancer is looking to see if tumors or bumps have appeared on it. They can pretty much appear anywhere on your pet’s body, but they are more likely to grow on the limbs, trunk and genital areas. Tumors are likely to grow on the skin or underneath, in what is called the subcutaneous tissue.

Tumors can grow alone or in clusters. They can appear smooth, bumpy, or red and inflamed. All of these can serve as clues to judging for yourself if it is time for a check up with the vet.

Abnormalities in bodily functions

Look for these signs and you may detect skin cancer early: blood in the stool, duodenal ulcerations, vomiting, and abnormal blood clotting. These symptoms could point to skin cancer… and that your dog is suffering in silence.

Tumor location and growth rate

Where a tumor is found as well as the speed with which it grows or spreads are also important factors in appraising the severity of skin cancer. Some tumors on the dog’s body indicate benignity, but there are areas on the body that may more or less indicate a higher percentage of malignancy. These areas are the nail bed, the oral cavity, muzzle, and genital areas.

Look out for these tell-tale signs of skin cancer on your pet–and you may make a huge difference yet in helping your dog cope with skin cancer.

What is the Difference Between Benign And Malignant Tumors in Dogs?

Today’s article will highlight the differences between benign and malignant tumors as well as explain the different types of benign tumors.

What is a Dog Tumor?

Cancer is characterized by the body producing an unhealthy amount of cells and damaged DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).  These cells develop rapidly and the immune system fails to regulate or stop their growth.  As the cells reproduce, they form a mass, typically called a tumor.  The tumor is then classified as benign or malignant based upon its capability to spread to other parts of the body.  A benign tumor is mostly harmless and will not spread.  A malignant tumor is harmful and can metastasize, which means to spread via the bloodstream or lymphatic system, to other parts of the body.

Should you spot or feel a tumor, contact your veterinarian to get a microscopic examination of the growth, known as a biopsy.  This test will help in determining the treatment path.

Examples of Benign Dog Tumors:

• Cysts – Can occur all over the dog’s body.
• Hematomas – Pocket of blood beneath the skin caused by a contusion.
• Histiocytomas – Tumors that appear on the face, feet, and ears of younger dogs.
• Lipomas – Common in overweight female dogs and are typically painless.
• Papillomas – Similar to skin tags.
• Perianal Gland Tumors – Common in male dogs.
• Sebaceous cysts – Lumps that are filled with dead skin or hair.
• Warts – Often found in older dogs.

It is best to have a biopsy performed if you have any doubts as to the type of tumor your pet has.

There is much more to canine cancer as well as to the many other types of tumors that may manifest over the course of your dog’s life.

You need to stay informed and pay attention to your dogs health.  For more information on preventing, treating, and curing cancer in your dog, get your copy of this informative book cancer dogs right now.

What Is Canine Cancer & How Common Is It?

Canine Cancer will affect 50% of dogs during their lifetime.  This is a very scary number.  The Animal Cancer Institute says there are four million new canine cancer diagnoses per year.  Fortunately, dog owners have quite a bit of control in these tragic cases.

I hope your dog has been spared the ravages of cancer

If you are reading this article after your dog has been diagnosed with some form of cancer, please accept our deepest sympathies.  You are taking the best steps for your pet by learning as much as you can about this disease.  If your dog has not been diagnosed, you are also a hero in an animal’s eyes.  Your pet’s health is in your hands and education about canine disease will help you keep him or her healthy.

Canine cancer is similar to human cancer

Cancer is categorized by damaged DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and unusual cell growth.  The body fails to eliminate these excess, damaged cells and growth continues at an unobstructed rate.  The immune system fails to respond to the growth and the damaged cells continue to reproduce.  As a result, excess cells form a mass called a tumor.  This tumor inhabits organ functions and can be benign or malignant.

Are benign dog tumors dangerous?

Benign tumors do not spread or invade other parts of the body.  They are classified as harmless in most cases.  The worrisome ones are malignant tumors. They invade neighboring tissues and spread throughout the body.  The cells of a malignant tumor are foreign and do not resemble the body’s normal cells.  Metastasis occurs when the cancerous cells spread throughout the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Cancer treatment is dependent upon the type of cancer, the stage of cancer, and the general health of the dog.  Half of the dogs that develop cancer will, unfortunately, die from the disease.

Get your copy an excellent product while your dog is still healthy and take a proactive role in extending your best friends life. Canine Cancer SECRETS can educate you about prevention, treatment, and care for canine cancer.