
14/08/2025
I share these posts each month, praying that if anyone’s pets do have cancer thru this monthly check it’s been found early enough for them to get treatment and given more time with their families. It’s been 2 years now since I found the lump on Olie’s thigh and in turn that helped his oncologist find the tumor he had growing in his lung which we had that portion removed. I am so thankful that he is still here sharing his life with Terry, Score and I and I pray that he continues to live life to the fullest. Both he and Score will get a thorough checking over today and on the 14th of every month.
So please spend 10 minutes of your day giving your dog some extra special love and attention by giving them a complete nose to tail exam for lumps and bumps and anything out of the ordinary. Make notes, keep track of anything out of the norm. If in doubt as Dr Sue Cancer Vet says don't wait aspirate, if cancer is found in it's early stages you have a much better chance of kicking cancers ass. please share and cross post, raising K9 cancer awareness is priceless if the pup you save is your own. Be Your Dogs Hero !!! ❤ ❤
Cancer is a leading cause of disease-related death in older pets. Just as in humans, early detection can make the difference in treatment options and outcomes. Regular health exams—at least once per year for younger pets and twice per year for pets over 7—can help detect issues while still in the early stages, improving treatment options for your pet.
Your observations of your pet's behavior and health are also important. Do not automatically assume your pet has cancer if they show some of these signs! Symptoms such as bad breath and weight loss can be signs of other health problems, too. That's why it's best to have your pet seen by its veterinarian.
When in doubt, check it out.
Signs to Watch For
* Swelling or changing lumps or bumps — check your pet once per month
* Bad breath or bad smell coming from the body
* Weight loss or gain without diet changes
* Change in appetite
* Bleeding or discharge from anywhere on the body
* Sores that are not healing
* Difficulty or changes in urination or defecation
* Loss of energy
* Lameness or stiffness
* Difficulty breathing, chewing or swallowing