Dog Cancer Warning Signs

 "As with people early recognition of cancer can dramatically increases the chance for a successful recovery."

As with people early recognition of cancer can dramatically increases the chance for a successful recovery. Listed below are signs that can alert the owner that there may be a possibility of cancer in your dog. As always if you are concerned about the health of your vet consult with your veterinarian.

• Fever. Pets with cancer may run a fever as their body tries to combat the disease.
• Non-healing wounds. Cancer can cause delayed healing.
• Pain. Bone cancer can cause lameness, stiffness or hesitation to exercise.
• Change in water intake. Animals with cancer may drink more water more often and urinate more often.
• Change in eating pattern. Animals may show a loss of appetite and/or weight loss.

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• Bleeding or discharge from the mouth, nose, urinary tract, vagina, or rectum.
• Intestinal issues. Vomiting and diarrhea could accompany cancer.
• Respiratory distress. Symptoms include coughing and difficulty breathing.
• Seizures.
• Tumors.

These signs are intended only as a guide not a diagnosis. No single sign listed is an absolute indication of cancer. Also not all pets will display symptoms of a tumor until it is already quite large in size.