Much more than a companion, your dog is a member of your family. We feel the same about our own pets and understand how distressing the thought of your dog having cancer can be. The good news is, Animal General Hospital is here to help guide you through the process of assisting and treating your dog as he/she battles this terrible disease.

As alarming as it is, the statistics show that approximately 1/4th to 1/3rd of all dogs will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. Below are signs that your dog may have cancer. However, keep in mind these may also be symptoms of other diseases.

• Abnormal swelling or mass
• A wound that won’t heal
• Loss of weight
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty eating or swallowing
• Lethargy
• Not wanting to exercise or play
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty passing urine or feces
• Bleeding or discharge from body orifice such as mouth, rectum, vulva
• Offensive odor
• Unusual and persistent lameness or stiffness

If your dog is exhibiting any of these signs, please contact us (706-568-4848) as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. As with all diseases, the earlier it can be identified and treated, the better the possibility your dog has of recovering to live a healthy life.

At Animal General Hospital, we will help you understand the cause of these symptoms and the best possible treatment. There are endless treatment options to help you and your dog beat this dreadful disease.

Cancer Treatment

The most common treatments for cancer are:

• Surgery to remove the mass
• Radiation which uses powerful x-rays to destroy cancer cells
• Chemotherapy drugs that will kill the cancer

While no one wants to hear the word cancer, there is hope. There are many diverse options to help your dog recover and to help keep your dog as comfortable as possible.

Contact Animal General Hospital today (706-568-4848) if you suspect your dog may have cancer or if your dog is displaying any of the above symptoms. We will help you get your dog back to living a happy and healthy life.