Cancer is responsible for more deaths in dogs than any other disease.Almost half of all pets that that are 10 years or older will succumb to cancer.
Preventing cancer or detecting it early are keys to keeping the disease at bay.
Spay or Neutering your dog or cat at an early age can reduce your pet's risk of developing tumours.
Keep light coloured pets away from too much sun.
Feed a healthy balanced diet and provide plenty of exercise.
What are some of the signs of cancer?
- Swelling that persists or gets worse
- Sores that do not heal
- Loss of weight
- Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
- Offensive Body odor
- Difficulty eating or swallowing
- Lack of energy or stamina
- Reluctance to exercise
- Persistent Lameness or stiffness.
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
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