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Hi Sean,

I'm so sorry to hear about your pet's illness. This might actually be a better question for your vet since your vet is working with you to manage this health crisis. Just keep in close touch and let the vet know the changes you observe, and he/she should be able to let you know when time is growing short.

Thank you for sharing your situation, and you have my very best wishes for all concerned.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Our 9 year-old rottweiler has developed fibrosarcoma, and because of the location of the tumor (right cheek, under her eye), we have decided against surgery. She is on a ...tail of sorts of anti-inflammatories and pain relievers, and, as expected, the tumor continues to grow, which has now made eating and drinking difficult. While she is slowing down, her mood continues to be upbeat and happy. Generally speaking, taking into account her age and the course of treatment that we have decided upon, what is the general length of time that we have left with her?

-- Contributed by: Sean

Hi Stephanie,

I don't have any first hand experience with skin cancer in dogs, but it is my understanding that they do develop skin lesions. If you ever notice an unusual spot or growth develop on your dog, it would be best to have your vet check it out right away.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I had no idea dogs could get skin cancer. How would you know if your had it? Do they develop a bump? And if they do, is it discolored?

-- Contributed by: Stephanie

Hello, My 15 and a half year old dog philippa has just been diagnosed with cancer. I can't remember exactly what the vet called it but it's some kind of skin cancer or lymphoma - she has red lesions in her mouth and flaky sores on her skin. Her urine, flatus and breath are really offensive smeling. She is eating ok and going for little walks, how can I tell when the time is coming for her to die? And how do I know if she is in pain? The vet says treatment would be futile and she only has a month or so left.

Hi Hannah,

I am so sorry to hear that your dog has cancer. I wish the vet could have offered some treatment. I do have a good article for you that will help you realize when the time has come, and ways to help your dog leave this earth in a loving and peaceful environment. The article actually happens to be at our Cats channel, Symptoms of Dying. However, the symptoms and advice would be the same for a dog. I hope you find it helpful.

Thanks you for your question in what I'm sure is a very difficult time.

Kelly

-- Contributed by: Hannah

Hi Kelly, Thanks for your web site. I'm a kinesiologist in Luxembourg, but do a lot of work with animals at shelters here and in Budapest. I was looking for info on bone cancer in dogs, because I believe that part of the issue MAY be repeated immunisation (heavy metals etc.) I'm working with a 10 yr old boxer now with bone cancer in his back right leg, and we have actually turned it around. I was looking for environmental causes around his home but didn't see anything. Working with another dog in Budapest who had a dramatic character change 1 yr ago several weeks after double dose of vaccination (rabies +) and after 1 1/2 weeks of detox is MUCH better - still a few weeks to go. May get out for a walk on a leash this week for the first time in 1 year. But it occured to me that repeated injection of powerful vaccines could possible cause the stress in that leg, resulting in bone cancer. What are your thoughts? By the way I have found a lot of health issues in animials (immune disease, cancer) can be related to floor heating (radiation)- especially in aminals indoors most of the time. regards, Karen

Hi Karen, I'm glad you enjoy the site!

I'm not a vet, so you should take my opinion with a grain of salt, however I tend to agree with you about vaccines. There are recorded cases of dogs developing tumors at injection sites, so the subject certainly seems like it could use further study. As I understand it, cancer at its simplest is the result of damages cells, so if the vaccine can cause tumors at the injection site, there's a slight possibility that it could cause cancer in other areas as well. Definitely worth pursuing, but vaccinations are a financial mainstay of the industry so I don't think this topic has been given the attention it deserves.

Don't get me wrong, I believe in the validity of an intial set of vaccinations, and I wouldn't argue against periodic rabies vaccines either. I just doubt the need for yearly boosters, and feel that we could at least switch to giving boosters every three years without causing any problems.

Thanks for your question, and keep up the good work.

~~ Kelly

-- Contributed by: Karen Berger

What are the causes of lymphoma cancer in dogs?What would prognoses be in early detection and after treatment?What are the procedures to diagnosis?

Expert Reply

Hi Laurie,

Honestly, I'm not a vet, and that would be the best person to go to for the kind of indepth medical information you're seeking. Most vets will be happy to discuss the situation with you, especially if your dog has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

That said, the prognosis is certainly better if you catch the cancer in the early stages because whatever course of treatment that is applied has a better chance of stopping the advancement of the cells.

Thank you for your question and I hope your vet can provide you with the answers you need.

-- Contributed by: laurie
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