Dog Health

The treatment for canine skin disease depends upon the cause of the condition. The causes of skin disease in dogs include: bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasite infestations,...

Canine cancer is a common cause of dog deaths. However, canine cancer does not have to lead to death. Dog cancer treatment is available to help your dog overcome her cancer. Ensuring your dog has...

Certain dog breeds, such as Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers and Basset Hounds are more susceptible to lymphoma and tumors. Although your Basset is more likely to have fatty tumors located under...

A basal cell tumor is a type of skin cancer that affects dogs. Basal cells are located in the deep epidermal layer of the skin. Basal cell tumors are abnormal masses of these cells; they can be...

Mast cell tumors, known as mastocytomas, develop commonly in the skin. There is no known cause for why your dog develops a mast cell tumor. Mast cell tumors are the most common type of tumors in dogs.

The large and small intestines are part of the canine digestive system. The small intestine connects the stomach to the large intestine, where waste is expelled from the dog's body. Canine...

Mast cell tumors (MCT) account for about one-fifth of all canine skin cancers. They are highly variable in appearance, and can be difficult for a veterinarian to diagnose. The veterinarian will...

Though most liver tumors, also known as neoplasms, in dogs are malignant, a benign form of liver tumors called hepatocellular adenomas or hepatomas occurs as well.

Testicular cancer is fairly common in older dogs that have not been neutered; however, it can occur in dogs of any age. Dogs with undescended testicles (cryptorchid) are 10 times more likely to...

Angiogenesis is the creation of blood vessels that feed tumors. One strategy for treating canine cancer is to interrupt the process and starve the tumors by using antiangiogenic drugs.

While finding a suspicious lump on a dog may cause concern in most dog owners, the good news is that a relatively good number of such growths may be common benign tumors. However, to be on the...

Canine interstitial cystitis is when a dog's bladder and bladder wall are inflamed, but not because of infection. Sometimes it is called sterile recurring cystitis. Canine interstitial cystitis...

Cancer affects more than just people. Pets also suffer from many different types of diseases that can affect the way they live. Salivary cancer is one type of cancer that affects dogs.

Dogs become lame for many reasons, including injury, Lyme disease, toe injury, hip or elbow dysplasia, and spinal-cord tumors. Do not assume the worst unless your dog has been diagnosed with a...

Most eyelid tumors occur in middle-aged or older dogs and originate from the glands inside the eyelid. The majority of these tumors are benign, and the only way to remove them is through surgical...

Although it can happen at any age, bladder tumors are most common among older dogs. This problem can be fatal, but there are also a number of options to treat a tumor, whether or not it is cancerous.

Spinal cord tumors are relatively common in dogs, especially large breeds. Depending on the location of the tumor, a variety of symptoms may be seen, and various treatments are available....

Like their human companions, dogs are susceptible to many forms of cancer. Because the adrenal gland is responsible for regulating many different systems within animals, tumors there can become a...

Mast cell tumors (MST) occur in the skin, intestines, respiratory tract and other tissues. These cells contain histamine and other enzymes, allowing mast cells to work together with the immune...

Tumors affecting the testicles are one of the most common tumors found in older, un-neutered male dogs. Testicular tumors are easily recognizable for both owner and veterinarian; leading to quick...

Like all cancers, tumors affecting the pituitary gland can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Canine pituitary cancer can actually cause neurological disorders, such as...

Owners of dogs recently diagnosed with Cushing's disease may feel confused and may be concerned about the outcome of the situation. Indeed, the disease is still often misunderstood, leaving owners...

Tumors occurring in the canine nose are extremely serious. Dogs rely on their sense of smell in everyday situations, so a nasal tumor can seriously disrupt their life. Understanding the symptoms,...

Canine Cushing's disease is caused by the hormone ATCH, which is produced by the pituitary gland, signaling the adrenal glands to produce too much of the hormone glucocorticoid. Treatment depends...

When cancer of any type occurs in a dog, it can be devastating news for the owner. Learning the facts about canine liver cancer can help an owner come to terms with the diagnosis and provide the...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs, so it is important to notice the warning signs. Knowing what to look for and catching cancer early increases your dog's chances for survival.

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors most often occurring subcutaneously. These tumors are usually considered a cosmetic rather than health issue in dogs. Surgical removal is recommended only if the...

Spindle cell sarcoma or carcinoma is a type of cancer normally seen in connective tissues of dogs. Sarcoma refers to the supportive tissues, while carcinoma refers to the area of the body such as...

The spleen works to store blood for emergencies, removes bad blood cells and helps the immune system. Your dog can live without its spleen, but if the spleen has a tumor, it can be fatal.

Heart tumors are a rare condition that affects middle-aged to older dogs. Their appearance is often sudden, and males are at a higher risk. German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers also are more...

Dogs can develop spinal cord tumors at any age but only 28 percent are under 3 years old. Ninety percent of dogs with spinal tumors are large breed dogs. There are various types and locations of...

Visceral hemangiosarcoma is the most serious of the varieties of hemangiosarcoma found in dogs and affects the spleen or heart. Hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive and malignant tumor of blood vessel...

Mast cell tumors are clusters that grow in the benign or malignant tissues of dogs. They typically reside on the skin, in the blood stream, the gastrointestinal system or the liver. A mast cell...

Nerve Sheath Tumors (NST) in dogs is a serious, but rare, condition that affects the peripheral nervous system which provides mechanical support for the nerves. Typically dogs suffering from this...

Canine bone cancer commonly strikes large-breed dogs. About 85 percent of bone cancers in dogs are osteosarcomas, which are very aggressive tumors that easily spread to other parts of the body....

Discovering that your dog has a cancerous tumor can be frightening for you and dangerous for him. Immediate veterinary care should be sought to save your dog's life and avoid further complications.

Canine tumors can come in all shapes and sizes, some growing rapidly while others grow slowly, both painful and painless, some cancerous and others benign. Although we hope a newfound tumor is...

There are a number of reasons why a dog's nose might bleed. Several causes of internal nose bleeding, called epistaxis, are relatively harmless, but a few can be cause for concern. All cases of...

Dogs suffer from brain tumors more commonly than other pets. Brain tumors most commonly occur in dogs older than five years but they can affect younger dogs too. Some breeds of dogs are more at...

Malignant tumors, called transitional cell carcinoma, represent the most common type of bladder tumors in dogs, according to Dr. Jeffrey Philibert. These cancerous tumors can develop inside the...

The most common bone tumors found in dogs are called osteosarcoma. They are a fast growing cancer that mainly appear in the leg bones and joints of larger breed dogs, but can also be found...

Swollen testicles are a very common condition in dogs. The disorder can be indicative of many problems including infection, disease, tumors or physical trauma. The dog must be taken to the...

Your dog's eyelids, the sheaths of muscle and skin that protect his eyes, can develop both benign and cancerous tumors. Eyelid tumors, says the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado, occur most...

By definition, a tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue caused by an uncontrolled progressive proliferation of cells that serve no physiological function. Tumors can be benign or malignant, and can...

Approximately 1 in 5 of all dog skin tumors are mast cell tumors. Due to the different appearances of mast cell tumors, most veterinarians recommend examination of any skin lump to determine if it...

The most common bone tumors found in dogs are called osteosarcoma. They mainly appear in the leg bones and joints of larger-breed dogs, but can also be found elsewhere in the body. They are a...

Cardiac tumors in dogs can be very aggressive. The most commonly reported canine tumor, hemangiosarcoma, is a highly malignant cancer that spreads rapidly. There are three categories of this...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in dogs, usually striking animals over the age of 6 and accounting for more than one-third of all dog cancers. Mesenchymal cancer is one of four...

The thyroid gland consists of two lobes that wrap around the windpipe in the neck. The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine which are responsible for maintaining the...

Primary liver tumors are tumors that originate in the liver and are classified by shape, location and the type of tissue they originate in. These classifications are: massive (one large tumor),...