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BONE CANCER IN DOGS

Source: www.animalemergencycenter.com
Topic: Bone
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Sort Desciption: Approximately 85% of bone tumors in dogs are osteosarcomas (osteo = bone, sarcoma = cancer). Osteosarcomas are highly aggressive tumors, characterized by painful local bone destruction and distant metastasis (spread to other organs). ...

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Approximately 85% of bone tumors in dogs are osteosarcomas (osteo = bone, sarcoma = cancer). Osteosarcomas are highly aggressive tumors, characterized by painful local bone destruction and distant metastasis (spread to other organs). Osteosarcoma commonly affects the limbs of large or giant breed dogs, but can also occur in other parts of the skeleton (skull, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis). The biological behavior, prognosis, and treatment of bone tumors depends on tumor type, primary site (location), and extent of disease (stage). Therefore, various diagnostic tests such as radiographs (X rays), blood tests, and a biopsy are required to determine the most appropriate treatment. Clinical signs The signs associated with a bone tumor may be nonspecific. Tumors in the limbs often cause various degrees of lameness and pain. A firm swelling may become evident as the tumor size increases. It is common for pain to be intermittent initially, and it may improve with pain medications prescribed by your veterinarian. As the degree of discomfort increases, it can cause other signs such as irritability, aggression, loss of appetite, weight loss, sleeplessness, or reluctance to exercise. Other ...

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