Canine Lymphoma - Learn the Signs
of This Dog Disease
One of the most devastating of all possible diseases, canine
lymphoma is a heartbreaking form of cancer that, unfortunately, ends
in the early passing of the affected dog. Lymphoma is cancer of the
lymph nodes, which are located in many places inside the canine body
and in the bone marrow. It is one of the fastest cancers to spread
and often causes major organ problems in the final stages.
Spotting canine lymphoma usually
involves the owner feeling one or more lumps when petting or grooming
their dog. If you should discover any lumps on your own pet,
immediately have them checked by your vet. While early detection of
lymphoma will not likely save your dog, it can make his quality of
life much better as he fights the disease.
Another method of detecting
lymphoma and many other serious canine diseases is to have regular
blood work-ups done on your pet. Even dogs that appear and behave
perfectly healthy can have major problems lurking undetected. You
should schedule blood work annually (every six months is even better).
It's important to note that not
all suspicious lumps mean your dog has lymphoma. In fact, in the
majority of cases, it will turn out to be nothing more than a harmless
fatty lump. Your vet should aspirate and perform a biopsy on any
lumps to rule out lymphoma or related problems.
If your dog does
turn out to be the victim of canine lymphoma, understand that he
likely has just a few months to live. This is a sad reality, but you
should endeavor to make his final days filled with joy, love, and fun.
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