Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death among older pets?
In fact 1 in 3 of our furry loved ones will develop cancer over their lifetime. Cancer is a serious disease and can effect virtually all areas of a dog’s and cat’s body. The importance of annual check-ups regardless of the age of your pet is critical.
Check out the top 10 early warning signs of pet cancer on our website.
The most common forms of cancer in pets are lymphomas and skin and oral tumours. Many types of cancer can be cured if caught early enough and if the lump is small enough to surgically remove. Even after a lump is removed, your veterinarian may wish to send the sample to a pathologist to ensure that the margin of the growth is cancer free.
Treatment options
If your dog or cat is diagnosed with cancer, many of the same human treatment options are available for pets, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. It’s important to understand that these therapies can be costly and some forms of cancer are more easily treated than others. Coverage for cancer treatment and care is available on all levels of coverage through Petsecure.
Steps to avoid cancer in your pet
Keeping your pet active with a healthy weight and on a high quality diet will prevent some forms of cancer. Obesity is a major cause of cancer in pets. Having your pet spayed or neutered will drastically decrease the chance of various reproductive cancers.
Check out Pet Healthipedia
For more information relating to cancer or other illness in your pet’s life, visit Petsecure’s Pet Healthipedia.
Statistics in this post are provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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