Canine cancers

– conclusion
As promised in our last week’s column, we will have a look today at some other assorted cancers that affect our companion animals. Then we will briefly sum up all that has been discussed over the last few weeks.

Bone Tumours (Osteomas)
These tumours in the bones of dogs are not often presented early in their development in the vet’s clinic. Perhaps the owners don’t recognise the swelling in its early stages; or they don’t take the tumours seriously, since the dog’s health does not seem to be compromised too much.

I would like to advise, in general, that any swelling (in any tissue) should be treated with some gravity. In the case of bone tumours in dogs, one should always view them suspiciously, since a malignant bone tumour, though rare, is a serious, life threatening matter.