Mission
Animal Clinic and Cancer in Pets
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Cancer can occur at any age, but is diagnosed much more frequently as pets age. Cancer is a leading cause of death in senior pets. Cancer can occur on the skin, or in any part of the body. Malignant cancers often spread to other locations in the body. Once they reach either the liver or lungs, they may quickly spread throughout the body.
There are no blood tests to determine the type cancer.
Diagnosis of the particular type of cancer depends upon microscopic
examination of a tumor sample. A
sample is often obtained by a “biopsy.”
Many cancers can be cured by surgical removal.
The smaller the lump and the sooner it is removed, the better the
prognosis. Chemotherapy and
radiation therapy are now readily available although somewhat expensive.
Some types of cancer are much more readily treatable than others.
To determine an accurate prognosis, the tumor biopsy must be examined.
Signs of cancer to watch for:
1.
Change
of bowel or bladder habits. Diarrhea
or constipation, straining to urinate or defecate, blood or mucous in the stool
or urine, etc.
2.
A
skin wound that does not heal. Some
skin cancers don’t appear as a lump, but rather as raw, bleeding or scabby
areas.
3.
Unusual
bleeding or discharges. Bleeding
from the mouth, ears, or nose may indicate a tumor inside.
4.
Drooling
or difficulty swallowing. This is
very common with mouth and throat tumors.
5.
Changes
in respiration. Nagging cough,
hoarseness, tiring easily, rapid breathing, or excessive panting are signs of
heart and/or lung disease. The cause
of this disease may be cancer.
6.
Abdominal
distention. A mass in the abdomen
may make the pet appear to be bloated or to have gained weight.
7.
Unexplained
weight loss.
8.
Changes
in behavior, temperament, activity level or habits.
CALL US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE ANY OF THESE
ABNORMALITIES
IN YOUR PET.
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