Canine Chondrosarcoma Treatment

Canine Chondrosarcoma Treatment tends to be necessary in dogs 1 - 12 years of age or older and is not as severe as the more common Osteosarcoma. Chondrosarcoma accounts for 10% of bone cancers. The cancer is found in the pelvis area, bones around the nose and the rib area.

The tumor grows in the bone cartilage (cartilage is connects the bones together and allows for smooth bending of the joints) and can move to the lungs. It is usually found in the nose, ribs and pelvis. Only 10% of cases result in the cancer spreading to the lungs.

This type of tumor tends to be found in German Shepherds and Mixed-breed dogs.

Your dog will not be in pain from this disease.

Diagnosis of Canine Chondrosarcoma

Your Veterinarian will take X-Rays to take a look at the effected area and to determine if the cancer spread to the lungs. They may also do a fine needle aspiration biopsy (take a sample) of any enlarged lymph nodes (lymph nodes are gathering points for cancer within the blood circulatory system). Depending on the results, canine chondrosarcoma treatment will be recommended.

Symptoms of Canine Chondrosarcoma

Symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor.

Nasal Chondrosarcoma � Sneezing and nasal discharge possibly accompanied by breathing difficulty.
Ribs � Swelling where the ribs come together (costochondral junction)
Pelvis � Pain when examining the area
Vertebrae/Spine � No visible signs

Canine Chondrosarcoma Treatment

Surgery is used to remove the tumors. Consult your Veterinarian as to whether surgery is considered a cure or will extend the life of your pet.

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Sources:

James M. Giffin MD and Liisa D. Carlson DVM; Dog Owner�s Home Vertinary Handbook
Canine Osteosarcoma, Is There a Cure?

J. Kirpensteijn, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVS & ACVS Chief, Soft Tissue Surgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht UniversityUtrecht, The Netherlandsj.kirpensteijn@vet.uu.nl

Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics, C. D. Newton and D. M. Nunamaker (Eds.) Publisher: International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.

Malignant Bone Tumors in the Dog ( 1-Jan-1985 ) M. H. Goldschmidt and D. E. Thrall

Canine Cancer Awareness.org

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