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Ten Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Dogs or Cats

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If your pet develops any of these signs of cancer, visit your veterinarian.

 
Photo of a dog with cancer  

Signs of Cat or Dog Cancer:

  1. Abnormal swelling, especially if it is firm
  2. Sores that don’t heal
  3. Weight loss
  4. Loss of appetite
  5. Oozing blood from the nose, mouth, or rectum
  6. Offensive odor
  7. Trouble eating
  8. No interest in play or exercise
  9. Difficulty passing urine or stool
  10. Unusual lameness or stiffness

You know your pet best, know how they are under daily circumstances. Some of these signs and symptoms are things only you will notice, or will see if something is askew. In general, if your pet is lethargic and not acting his or her normal self, then you should go see a veteranarian.

 

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians
 
Date Category Topic
04/20/09  Cough  What Could Be Wrong?
03/12/09  Urinary Tract/Kidneys  Cat Losing Muscle Mass
11/22/08  Digestive Care  Frequent Diaorrhoea
11/11/08  Other  Is It Time For My Pet To Cross Over The Rainbow Bridge
06/05/08  Other  Possible Cancer In White Haired Cat
07/11/07  Urinary Tract/Kidneys  Cat's Death
03/07/07  Other  Cat Dying?
01/22/07  Other  Heat Cycle
11/28/06  Seizure Disorder  Focal Seizures + Litter Box Behaviour
08/14/06  Skin Care  Sores
07/10/06  Other  Early Signs Of Skin Cancer
02/27/06  Other  Older Female Skin Draining Around Stomach Area With A Crusty Rash
12/28/05  Other  Weight Loss
11/29/05  Other  Bloody Stool
10/24/05  Digestive Care  Runny Stools, Blood In Stools
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  • After ten years of age, cancer kills 50% of dogs
  • In younger dogs, cancer kills about 33%
  • About 33% of cats die of cancer
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    Recommended products for cat or dog cancer
    Foods without toxins
     
  • Taste Of The Wild Dry Dog Food
  • Supplement with Green-Tea and Omega 3
     
  • Be Well
  • Antioxidants and Vitamins
     
  • 1-800-PetMeds Super VitaChews
  • Evsco Antioxidant
  • Denosyl
  • Marin
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