The most common bone tumor is called osteosarcoma, and usually affects middle-aged dogs into larger dogs and large breeds. Osteosarcoma is less common in cats. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancer that can develop in any bone of the body but the majority are seen in the limbs (eg long bones like fingers, humerus, femur, and tibia).
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Signs and symptoms
Dogs with osteosarcoma extremities usually show lameness and swelling in the affected area. For other sites, dogs may show difficulties to open their mouths (if jaw bone cancer), nasal secretions (if nasal cavity cancer) or neurologic signs (if spinal bone cancer).
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Diagnosis
The initial evaluation involved radiography (X-rays) from the affected site, but the only way to confirm the diagnosis was to take tissue samples through a biopsy or needle aspiration.
Treatment
Depending on the unique condition of the pet, there are several treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Treating pain adequately is also very important to improve the quality of life of pets, especially if amputation is not done.
References
External links
- Bone Cancer in Cats and Dogs from Pet Cancer Center
- Canine osteosarcoma from UGA Veterinary School of Medicine '
- Osteosarcoma from Animal Cancer & amp; Imaging Center
- Canine Osteosarcoma from Davies Veterinary Specialist
- Bone Cancer Pain in Dogs: New idea from Dr. Demian Drsssler, Dog Cancer Dog DVM '
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