Cancer In Dogs: A Serious Threat
Written by CaraCancer in dogs is becoming more and more prevalent and experts now claim that cancer kills one in four dogs.
Fortunately, research is on a fast track to develop more sophisticated treatments for canine cancer treatment as well as preventions for various types of canine cancers.
Several non-profit organizations exist like Morris Animal Foundation which has set up a Canine Cancer Campaign . There is also the National Canine Cancer Foundation and the Animal Cancer Foundation.
These organizations hold various fundraisers across the country to raise money for their research.
The Morris Animal Foundation has put out this list of breeds that are predisposed to certain types of cancer:
- Bernese mountain dog — Histiocytic sarcoma (soft tissue)
- Boxer — Lymphoma and brain cancer
- Cocker spaniel — Lymphoma
- Golden retriever — Lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma (blood vessels/spleen)
- Labrador retriever — Lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma
- English springer spaniel — Mammary gland cancer
- Pug — mast cell cancer (skin)
- Shar-Pei — Mast cell cancer
- Greyhound — Osteosarcoma (bone)
- Rottweiler — Osteosarcoma
- Collie — Nasal cancer
- Scottish terrier — Bladder cancer and skin/mouth melanoma
- Chow — Stomach cancer
- Flat-coated retriever — Bladder cancer and skin/mouth melanoma
As you can probably guess, treatments for dogs with cancer are quite expensive. The costs can often rival those of treating humans with cancer. And with new and improved methods of treatment becoming available the cost continue to rise.
To read more about animal cancer or how you can participate in fundraisers (or even organize your own event) visit these websites:
National Canine Cancer Foundation
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