Are All Canine Tumors Cancerous?

Canine tumors whether they are found to be benign or cancerous should be removed. Any vet is going to tell you that a benign tumor doesn’t need to be removed because it isn’t harming your pet in any way. This is true. But, if you are uncomfortable leaving it as it is, you can request to have it removed anyway. However, to be on the safe side the vet might like to conduct a few tests before giving a diagnosis. 

In the end, it is your dog and so it is your choice. One of the reason dog owners recommend removing the tumor despite its lack of malignancy is because these types of tumors still come with a warning. A benign dog tumor can become infected and when this happens it is mandatory that you get your puppy on antibiotics as soon as possible. If the infection enters the blood stream your dog is at a higher risk of death. However, only in some conditions that is painful and untreated that the vet might ask for your dog to be put sleep. Even though it might be devastating, but seeing your pet suffers everyday can be worse. Talk about with your family and vet if the situation arises.

So, have you found a new growth on Fido’s back lately? If so, get it checked out by a vet as soon as possible. If your doctor gives you the diagnosis of benign, talk to him/her about removing it anyway. The vet is going to tell you it is okay to leave it as is. He/she will instruct you to keep an eye on these canine tumors and watch for any change. Has the bump grown? Is it red or mushy? Does your puppy seem to “mind” it now? If any of these things occur your vet will tell you to come in as soon as possible and he/she will remove it and put your dog on antibiotics. It will stave off the infection.

Why wait for your dog’s canine tumors to “change” into something bad. Remove it right away and you won’t have to worry about it. Yes, canine tumors can come back whether they are benign or not. In fact, you can bet on your dog developing more as he/she grows older. It may seem cruel to have them removed every time they develop. But, this is really the surest way to keep your puppy healthy.

Dog tumors can be scary whether or not they are benign. Be proactive about your dog’s health and taker him/her to the vet as soon as you find a bump that seems out-of-place, new, or from unknown origin. Doing this can give you peace of mind as well as keep your dog as healthy as possible. If they are cancerous, the sooner you find this out the sooner you can start treatment. Click here to read more