If your dog has skin cancer, or if you think he might suffer it, we know it is a very difficult situation, so we recommend that you look at it in the most positive way possible, offering your best friend a lot of rest and affection.
In this Animal Expert article we will show you which skin tumors are most common in dogs, their symptoms and their main treatments. Cancer is a disease associated with older dogs (although this is not always the case) and certain breeds. It is not known exactly what its causes are, so it is not possible to do a specific preventive treatment. It is only possible to recommend attention to any mass or inflammation that appears on the skin. Read on about skin cancer in dogs, as well as the symptoms and treatments you should know about.
- Cancer.
- Tumor.
- Or neoplasm is a disease at the cellular level.
- Although these are interchangeable words of use.
- They do not mean exactly the same thing.
- Cells of all living things have a lifespan.
- Are damaged and.
- When they die.
- Are replaced by new cells.
- In cancer.
- This process is altered and damaged and older cells divide uncontrolled.
It can be defined as an uncontrolled process of cell division, which may have the ability to invade other tissues. If cancer cells clump together, they can form masses of tissue called tumors or neoplasms. Any cell in any tissue can undergo this process.
Cancers are divided into two main groups: benign and malignant. The former are those that can have rapid and localized growth, not having the ability to invade and grow in distant tissues (metastasis). The latter are the ones who have the ability to infiltrate other tissues and metastasize.
Because dogs live more and more, cancer cases are now more common. For dogs (both sexes), the most common is skin cancer, followed by breast cancer in females, which begins with mastitis.
Among skin tumors, the most common among malignant types is mastocytoma. It affects cells called mast cells. For benign tumors, lipomas, which are tumors of adipose tissue, are common.
Mast cell cytomes can occur in dogs of any age, although it is more common in middle-aged to advanced dogs. As far as breeds are concerned, the most sensitive is the Boxer, but it is also common in labradors, pugs, bulldogs and Weimar heists, Dalmatians, beagles, bassett hounds, although they may be present in all races.
Symptoms of cancer in dogs often begin with abnormal lumps, thickening of the skin, and wounds that appear strange or don’t heal. If the cancer starts to invade other tissues, you’ll see:
In case of any of these symptoms, it is essential to consult a specialist.
Among the skin cancers in dogs, the most recurrent are
The most commonly used treatment is surgical removal of the tumor and the healing prognosis increases due to early detection. Therefore, it is recommended that when a caregiver caress your pet, it does so throughout the body, and look for bumps and thickening of the skin, also observing possible wounds. If you notice anything abnormal, you should immediately take the dog to the veterinarian.
Veterinary oncology has evolved a lot in recent years and chemotherapy treatments are already available, although they are reserved for tumors that have spread throughout the animal’s body. Discover alternative therapies for dogs with cancer, such as homeopathy for dogs.
If it is impossible to prevent or eradicate cancer 100%, you can offer your dog a high nutritional range and excellent care so that it is in the best possible health according to its means.
Although there is no concrete way to prevent any type of cancer in dogs, it is possible to practice certain care to make your dog lead a healthier life, minimizing the risks of various diseases, such as:
It should be noted that in the presence of a different sign, you should seek the help of a trusted veterinarian so that he can make a correct diagnosis and pass the most appropriate treatment according to the characteristics and needs of your pet.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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