Dog insulinoma is a rare disease that causes life-threatening hormonal imbalances. The source of the ailment can be found in your dog’s pancreas. His pancreas is composed of beta cells that release just the right amount of insulin when the cells are functioning properly. Corrupted neoplastic beta cells form tumors that produce excess pancreatic insulin. …
Dogs with Cancer
Bowen’s Disease (or Bowen-Like Disease) is a disordered growth (tumor) of the epidermis. The epidermis is the top layer of skin. The growth affects pigmented areas of skin and typically occurs at multiple sites. There could even be oral or mouth lesions. When these tumors occur in multiple sites on the dog, it’s known as …
Having your dog diagnosed with lung cancer is scary and confusing. In fact, you might be left wondering if the diagnosis is even real. In many cases, dogs don’t have symptoms at all. In some cases, tumors are only suspected at a regular wellness check. Unfortunately, tumors are difficult to diagnose and often don’t have …
The minute a veterinarian tells you your dog has cancer, your go numb. It’s the worst diagnosis pet parents can hear. Fear settles in and you’re suddenly filled with a million questions. Is the cancer curable? How much time does my dog have? Is there anything we can do to slow the spread? These are …
Reviewed by Dr. Danielle Morosco, DVM (December 5, 2022) Canine cancer is an experience no pet parent should have to go through. Unfortunately, our pets can experience many of the same cancers that we do. If you’re like most pet parents, you may worry when something doesn’t quite seem right. If you’re concerned about your …
Reviewed by Dr. Danielle Morosco, DVM The thyroid gland is one of those things you don’t think about until there’s a problem. As a pet owner, you’re not likely to notice it unless it becomes inflamed or develops a lump. The gland itself is made up of two halves (lobes) that sit on either side …
Hemangiosarcoma is a cancer that starts in the endothelial cells which are the cells that line the blood vessel walls. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely known what causes this cancer in dogs. Risk factors for hemangiosarcoma may include: If your dog has recently been diagnosed with this form of cancer, you’re probably wondering what to expect. …
Mouth cancer in dogs is a serious and complicated topic. If you believe there’s something going on in your dog’s mouth, it’s important to have it checked by a licensed veterinarian. Unfortunately, oral growths in dogs may not be that obvious. And let’s face it; not every dog will eagerly let you poke around in …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sara Ochoa If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t think about your dog’s dental care until there’s a problem… like a bump on your dog’s tongue, or you catch a whiff of bad breath. Life is busy and no matter how good your intentions are, it’s hard to stick to …
Testicular tumors are the most common genital neoplasm in male dogs. The most common forms include Leydig cell tumors (LCT), seminomas (SEM) and Sertoli cell tumors (SCT). In-depth descriptions of these tumor types are discussed in this post. It’s thought that some cancer is caused by a variety of risk factors. They could be environmental, …