Cancer and Health Issues in Dogs
A cancer diagnosis for your dog is a terrifying prospect. When investigating a dog’s illness and discovering a diagnosis of cancer, it’s stressful and draining for everyone involved. As sad as it is, cancer is the leading cause of death for dogs older than ten years . Some forms of cancer have symptoms that are similar to those of other diseases, making it difficult to pinpoint the precise origins of many canine health issues. If only Fido could point out the sore spot! Given that they can’t, here are some indicators to keep an eye out for so that you can get help sooner rather than later. Warning Signals New or changing lumps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, incontinence, bleeding, unusual drainage, fatigue, loss of appetite, and altered gait or balance are all things to keep an eye out for. Cancer can spread to your dog’s gastrointestinal tract , skin, blood, lymph nodes, etc. just as easily as it does to humans. The disease appears to affect different breeds differently. So...