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An Overview of Bone Cancer in Dogs

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Channel: Veterinary Network · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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Bone cancer in dogs is recognized as "osteosarcoma". Any dog ​​can become the victim of this deadly disease. This type of cancer usually occurs in the ankle, hip, shoulder bones, skull, ribs, or spine of a dog.

The tumor weakens the bone to the point that it can easily break when jumping or even running. It goes without saying that this type of cancer is very aggressive in nature.

1. Causes of bone cancer in dogs.

The original cause is still unknown, but there are some factors that can contribute to triggering this disease. Diet, It is believed that exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, past bone injuries.

2. Symptoms

The most important and common sign is fragility and weakness. You may also see swelling in the affected leg. If the cancer has affected the lower jaw, your dog will show signs of discomfort when swallowing. These symptoms should not be considered signs of cancer, but you can get a clue of these with a veterinarian's appointment.

3. Diagnosis.

The basic and most important tests are histopathology and radiography to diagnose osteosarcoma. Bone biopsy presents risks, as it can cause damage to already fragile cancerous bone. It is a painful process since the dogs show signs of greater weakness and exhaustion after the procedure.

The diagnostic process also involves blood tests to determine the scale and intensity of the disease.

4. Radiotherapy treatment.

The goal of radiation therapy is to relieve pain instead of curing cancer. It helps to minimize symptoms when used together with analgesics. The procedure involves anesthesia, which may present some risks to the dog.

Radiation can also cause hair loss, redness and dryness of the skin, where the radiation has been applied. The veterinarian may suggest applying a tube to the affected area, and the symptoms will disappear.

Three different types of treatments are also applied to eradicate bone cancer in dogs from their roots. It includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Although the tumor can be completely removed, the affected leg remains vulnerable and can be broken while performing normal activities. Therefore, amputation is also considered a better option, since it is a less painful procedure where recovery is quite fast.

Amputation saves the dog from a lot of pain and increases the chances of survival. Most dog owners consider it brutal. They forget that it is in the best interest of your dog that not only will he recover faster, but he will also be able to play without difficulty. Amputations in humans have different meanings than dogs. The dog will not feel the same way as humans after losing a limb.

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