Canine Lung Cancer"Canine Lung Cancer could have started in the lungs or is the result of cancer that spread from other parts of the body. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation." In dogs carcinomas (lung, prostate, breast cancer) significantly outweigh other types of cancer. Lung Cancer can be caused by cancer cells that either start in the lungs or other parts of your dog’s body. Cancer that spreads from other places is the most common cause – referred to as cancer that has metastasized or spread. Canine Lung Cancer SymptomsSymptoms can include a cough that doesn’t seem to go away after weeks or months. 1 out of 4 dogs show some kind of limp and the same number have no symptoms. The chest could also be enlarged due to the lymph nodes getting larger. If your dog shows these symptoms it is possible that there is a lung infection and not cancer.DiagnosisCancer that is in the lungs tends to spread to nearby lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is responsible for your dogs immune system response. X-rays are taken to see if the lymph nodes are enlarged from trapped cancer cells. Once these enlarged nodes are seen then a veterinarian will take a sample for testing (biopsy)Canine Lung Cancer TreatmentSurgery is recommended if the lung cancer is contained in one area. Cancer that spreads from other areas are treated with chemotherapy or radiation.You also might want to consider a natural dietary supplement made to help boost the immune system in cancer patients as a supportive therapy. The one made by PetAlive was formulated for this purpose. Check with your veterinarian before combining any supplement with other treatments. Prognosis (survival) of Lung Cancer in DogsSurvival rates are from months to years.Second Hand Smoke and Lung Cancer in DogsA study conducted by Colorado State University did not show a strong link between smoking in a household and lung cancer. The same result was found when their was one or multiple smokers in the home.SourcesPassive Smoking and Canine Lung Cancer RiskJohn S. Reif1,, Kari Dunn2, Gregory K. Ogilvie3 and Cheryl K. Harris2 1Department of Environmental Health, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO2The Animal Diagnostic Clinic Dallas, TX3Department of Cfinical Sciences, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Nutrition and Cancer: New Keys for Cure and Control 2003! Gregory K. Ogilvie, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Oncology) Colorado State University Ft. Collins, CO, USA Prostatic Disease in the Dog Lymphoma Canine Brain Tumors: Improvements in Diagnosis and Treatment Neoplasia of the Nervous System (spinal tumors) Current Therapy for Canine Oral Tumors Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook Hound Health Handbook From Canine Lung Cancer to Canine Cancer Home Dog Health Guide Home Page |
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