Oral cancer affects dogs as well, be sure to know the warning signs to keep your dog healthy:
"You vaccinate your dog against rabies, and take the right steps to ensure she's not at risk from heartworms and other parasites. But do you know how to recognize early signs of one of the most common - and malignant - forms of cancer in your best friend?
Canine oral melanoma, characterized by tumors in a dog's mouth, or on its skin, nailbed or footpad, is a very common type of cancer that often spreads to other parts of the body and resists chemotherapy. A dog diagnosed with stage II or stage III oral cancer will typically survive less than five to six months when treated with surgery alone.
Oral tumors are rarely spotted early, simply because it can be hard to look inside a dog's mouth to find these warning signs. Fortunately, your veterinarian can easily detect tumors of the mouth during a routine oral exam. And you can monitor your pet by watching for the secondary warning signs of tumors, including:
- * Difficulty swallowing
- * Bad breath
- * Bleeding
- * Loss of teeth
- * Facial swelling "
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