why has my dog got cancer?

Question

shes got cancer in her boobs ,shes never had pups shes 9 yrs old ,this is the second time shes to loose 2 teats this time and a gland ,she lost one 2 years ago too .i love her to bits and am really worried ,why is this happening

Answer 1

I am very sorry to hear that..I am really not too sure why your dog would have gotten the cancer..My mom's shih tzu had cancer in all of her breasts and unfortunately passed away a few days ago..But we didn't have the money to spend on trying to get her better..All I can say is that it was so terrible and sad to see her on her final day..I would talk to the vet to see what would be best for your dog and see what possible treatments they can do to save your dog..It will not be an easy thing to watch,,,I wish you and your dog the very best of luck!

Answer 2

I have had many canine with maximum cancers of dissimilar kinds. What I do relies upon on the variety of maximum cancers, yet now I forever positioned them on a handmade maximum cancers weight-loss plan with minimum carbohydrate (carbs feed maximum cancers) sufficient protein (to stay away from muscle dropping) and a good number of fat (an potential source that the most cancers can not use). I presently have a canine with oral cancer. We were attempting a clean dna vaccine clinical care, yet regrettably we glance to were too late. a week in the past she change into clinically determined with a mind tumor. we do not understand if this is with regard to the cancer and truly it doesn't count number as there is no longer something we are able to do about it. we are searching at basically weeks now.

Answer 3

I don't have an answer, but know how you feel. My male bichon friese, 6 years old, began to have problems with his bowel. In a 3 month period he went through different tests and medications. Then an ultra sound found something and the vet opened him up to find out what the blockage was-cancer. It was very invasive and he died one day before his 7th birthday. He was/am broken hearted, he was a best little guy you could ever hope to meet. Still get all teary when I think of it. Cancer is a horrible disease. Why they are getting it, I don't know.

I hope your little one will be okay.

Answer 4

unfortunitly it happens... my 8 yr old boxer had cancer in her boobs before christmas it was a huge shock as she only went to the vets for a check up after an eye infection... she had a hysterectomy and 3 nips removed she looks a mess but the cancer has gone... for now ... we know its likely to return and could be more aggressive next time . it worries my husband and i a great deal as we have had her from a puppy , we have her daughter and know there is a chance she will get it also... feel there is a chance i will be feeling dogs boobs alot in future.... i hope all goes ok and they can remove all the tumors... i know what u are going through so my thoughts are with you..

Answer 5

Age unfortunetely has alot to do with it. My dog was 13 and she had tumors all over her body. It was time to put her down and it was really hard to get over it. My cat had lymphosarcoma and by some miracle, she went into remission. I don't know if the treatment is the same with dogs as what they did with my cat. They put her on prednisone and gradually reduced the dosage. She went to the vet for checkups to see what her progress was and the cancer just went away one day. She died of old age at 13. I would definetely ask your vet what treatment options there are for your furry friend to try to make sure this doesn't happen again. I truly hope everything works out well for you and your furry baby.

Answer 6

Entire female dogs get mammory cancer whether they have had pups or not.
If you get them desexed prior to their first season the likelyhood of cancer is 0.005% after their first season it goes up to a 20% cancer and goes up dramatically from there.
Sorry but if you had desexed her at 6 months she would not be going through this.
Its all to do with hormones - , we as humans if we were desexed we also would not get oviarian/breast/ testicular ect cancers.

You also need to be careful she doesn't get a pyometra (very common in entire females) which is where there is an infection in the uterus and it fills with pus. This is fatal unless treated. If she has a season too early or has an odd discharge take her straight to the vet and they will need to desex her and give her IV fluids and heaps of antibiotics.

Answer 7

Sorry to hear about your girl. Contrary to belief, mammary cancer isn't that common in dogs but, obviously, some get it. There no reason why your dog should have it and others don't. I lost my 8 year old to cancer last year. Why him, he was apparently fit and healthy until 12 hours before we lost him. It's heartbreaking, but it happens. Hope your dog recovers and you have her for a long time
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Answer 8

Unfortunately, as with humans, even though the risk factors are low, some animals/breeds are unfortunate enough to be more susceptible to certain cancers without any rational explanation why this is. I hope she will be OK after this treatment. I'm sure you are worried to bits about her (which is only natural) as she is part of your family.

Answer 9

hi hon. my heart goes out to you really, i had a cockier spaniel he was 4 yrs old i lived in the country fields behind with young bull in, he used to venture in, and one day they chased him, he ran as fast as his little legs would carry him. anyway a few months later, in his motions was blood, i took him to the vet, he had test after test, to make a long story short, he had a tumer,they couldn't take it out and couldn't put it back, was on a special diet, of chicken and fish, rice, and not even a carrot, which he loved. he lived for a year and a half, then it looked like liver from his bottom, he seemed happy enough but was sick in the car to vets.and they give him an injection..result he was kicked with one of the bulls in the field.i often wondered, if i never moved to the country. try and keep your chin up, its so hard, just carry on giving her the love you always have, she will know you always love her.coral

Answer 10

Was she ever spayed They say if they are spayed they have less chance of getting these sort of things I feel for you I have a year old ***** and I love her to bits and if this ever happened to her I would be in bits. I cant say why this is happening to her I hope it goes OK and will be thinking of her and fingers crossed