Definition:
Bone cancer in dogs is extremely common, but is a challenging disease to treat. While this disease occurs mostly in large dog breeds, it can develop in any canine. The most common type of bone cancer in dogs is osteosarcoma, which accounts to 80% of all bone cancers. It is an aggressive and invasive disease, which grows rapidly, making it a dangerous and deadly condition.
Diagnosis:
There is no single treatment for bone cancer in dogs. However, chemotherapy can help in reducing symptoms.
Treatment:
There is no single treatment for bone cancer in dogs. However, chemotherapy can help in reducing symptoms.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of osteosarcoma in dogs depends largely on the location of tumor. In dogs, the most common bone cancers develop near the knee or elbows. As such, most dogs with this condition duffer from bone swelling and joint pains.
Causes:
Bone cancer in dogs is caused by a multitude of factors, such as diet, exercise, breed history and others.
