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"Approximately 1 in 4 dogs will, at some stage in their life, develop neoplasia. Almost half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer." American Vet Medical Association
If you are trying to reduce the risk of cancer as best as possible or have questions about your pet with cancer, you are at the right place. Let us answer your questions or guide you to finding a supplement that will bring relief to your pet.
We are sorry to hear you are at this point. However, there are options to improving the quality of life left.
CBD/ hemp oils are quite effective for pain management and depending on the cancer, a study concluded that CBD impeded the growth of tumours and could be used to reduce the chemotherapy dose and minimize toxicity. Seek help from a holistic vet.
Dogs tend to get lumps and bumps, some abnormal odours, lethargy, change in appetite, changes in poop colour to dark and tarry, decreased energy, wounds that do not heal, swollen lymph nodes, some show pain and some cough or have jaundice. This is not a conclusive list.
Please also remember that even if your dog may have some of these symptoms, that it does not mean that your dog has cancer. It is important to consult your veterinarian as soon as possible if you have any suspicion. Your vet may recommend blood work, X-rays or Ultrasounds, biopsies etc to determine what is happening with your dog. Early diagnosis and treatment is always important in improving the prognosis for dogs.
Keep regular vet appointments and get routine bloodwork. However, the bloodwork alone may not be sufficient. We’d recommend that for senior dogs (over 7 years), you could schedule an ultrasound if you have any suspicion of cancer and maybe book 1 every 3-4 years after. Basically, work with your vet to come up with a plan of care for your senior dog.
Yes. “When aggregated data for all dogs across multiple breeds are analyzed, neutering increases the overall risk of hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, and osteosarcoma in both sexes although females exhibit a greater risk."
See the research on early neutering and potential links to cancer.
