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Dog cancer is now the main cause of canine death. According to the US FDA, cancer accounts for"almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age." A study from the UK estimated that cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs for "more than 30% of dogs over one year of age." If your pet is facing a diagnosis or you are trying to reduce risk for your pet, you’re not alone. This dog cancer guide breaks down what matters most, and supportive options like targeted supplements that may help with comfort, appetite, inflammation, and overall quality of life when used alongside veterinary care.
We’re sorry you and your pet are going through this. CBD/ hemp oils are often used for palliative care to manage pain and support comfort, appetite. Evidence is still limited, so always check with your holistic vet.
Dogs tend to get lumps and bumps, some abnormal odours, lethargy, change in appetite, changes in poop colour to dark and tarry, decreased energy, wounds that do not heal, swollen lymph nodes, some show pain and some cough or have jaundice. This is not a conclusive list.
Please also remember that even if your dog may have some of these symptoms, that it does not mean that your dog has cancer. It is important to consult your veterinarian as soon as possible if you have any suspicion. Your vet may recommend blood work, X-rays or Ultrasounds, biopsies etc to determine what is happening with your dog. Early diagnosis and treatment is always important in improving the prognosis for dogs.
Keep regular vet appointments and get routine bloodwork. However, the bloodwork alone may not be sufficient. We’d recommend that for senior dogs (over 7 years), you could schedule an ultrasound if you have any suspicion of cancer and maybe book 1 every 3-4 years after. Basically, work with your vet to come up with a plan of care for your senior dog.
Yes. “When aggregated data for all dogs across multiple breeds are analyzed, neutering increases the overall risk of hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, and osteosarcoma in both sexes although females exhibit a greater risk."
See the research on early neutering and potential links to cancer.
