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11 Possible Signs of Cancer In Your Dog

Written by: Justin Palmer
Justin Palmer is a Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of iHeartDogs.com. Inspired by his rescued husky, Splash, he dedicated himself to learning about extending both the length and quality of her life. Splash lived and thrived until 18 years old, and now Justin is on a mission to share what he learned with other dog owners.Read more
| Published on April 7, 2014

It’s important to remember that no single symptom here is necessarily indicative of cancer. They are however, good reasons to make an appointment with your vet. (graphic courtesy of ParkerPup.com)

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11 Possible Signs of Cancer In Your Dog:

  1. Straining to poop/thin, ribbon like stools
  2. Lethargy or no appetite
  3. Any new bump or lump
  4. Drainage or odor from ears (note: this is also very common with ear infections)
  5. Runny, bloody nose
  6. Unusually foul breath & excessive drooling
  7. Increased thirst and urination
  8. Diarrhea / Vomiting
  9. Change ins shape, size, or feel of an existing lump
  10. Limping/change in gait
  11. Difficulty urinating and/or blood in urine (note: also very common with urinary tract infections)

One of the most important things to remember from this graphic is change. If you see your dog’s normal behavior change, it might be time for a visit to the vet. Don’t panic if you see one or more of these characteristics, only your vet can make a proper diagnosis 🙂

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