Signs and Symptoms of Osteosarcoma in Dogs Lameness that doesn't go away and swelling of the affected bone; these are the most common symptoms when a tumor affects a limb. Swelling or a mass; this is often the first sign of a tumor in the skull, jaw, or ribs. Difficulty eating if a tumor affects the jaw.
How can you tell if your dog has bone cancer?
Symptoms of bone cancer can include: Indications of severe pain. Swelling in the ribs, spine, legs, or jaw. Loss of appetite. Growth of a mass on the dog's body.
How quickly does bone cancer progress in dogs?
In the axial skeleton the tumor does not grow rapidly as do the appendicular tumors, thus leading to a more insidious course of disease. The tumor may be there for as long as two years before it is formally diagnosed.
When a dog has bone cancer What can I expect?
Your dog may be more lethargic, have loss of appetite, and be reluctant to walk or play due to pain caused by the tumor on the bone. "If your dog has an osteosarcoma of the limb, lameness or a distinct swelling may be noted."
How Long Can dogs live with bone cancer?
Without therapy average survival time is approximately two months. This is primarily determined by the discomfort associated with the primary tumour. If amputation is performed the average survival time is increased to six and a half months with 2% of patients alive after two years.
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