Hemangiosarcoma is a soft tissue tumor (sarcoma) that arises out of blood vessels – the arteries or veins. It commonly arises from the spleen, the liver, and the skin. Occasionally it occurs in other parts, including the heart. The cancer...
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There are ten mammary glands in a female dog, five on each side, beginning on the chest and extending all the way down to the groin. The largest glands are those located near the groin. Tumors of mammary glands are the most common type of tumors...
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A tumor is formed when abnormal cells grow out of control. A brain tumor can grow within the skull, inside the brain, in the cranial nerves, or even in the pituitary and pineal gland. Two types of canine brain tumors can occur: primary and...
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What is Osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone cancer in dogs. It occurs in more than 8000 dogs each year in the USA. Osteosarcoma in dogs is mostly found in the legs and arms (appendicular skeleton). In 75% of all cases, it...
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Bladder cancer is not very common in dogs – it accounts for approximately 2% of all cancers in dogs. The most common form of dog bladder cancer is a malignant cancer tumor called transitional cell carcinoma (“TCC”, aka...
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Cancer, to put it very simply, starts when there is DNA mutation causing some genes in a cell to be damaged, changed, or defective. If these cells with damaged genes cannot be destroyed by the body’s immune system, they will grow...
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Cancer rates, both in humans and pets, have shot up in the past few decades in many developed countries. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans. Older dogs are more susceptible to the disease. In fact, cancer accounts for almost half...
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Being told that your dog has cancer can be gut wrenching, but remember that it is not necessarily a death sentence for your dog. Depending on the type, the size, the location, and the stage of the cancer, your dog may still be able to enjoy a...
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Dogs with cancer need all the nutrients they can get to fight cancer. Also, some foods are not suitable for dogs with cancer because such foods can promote cancer cell growth. A healthy suitable canine cancer diet is therefore an integral part of...
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If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, be open-minded and try to consider other treatment options in addition to the conventional ones (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation). Complementary cancer treatment for dog patients can be used...
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