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Vet Talks: Bone Cancer in Dogs – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Vet Talks: Bone Cancer in Dogs – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

My own dog, Sugar; the love of my life through many years and vet school, succumbed to bone cancer. Unfortunately, it involved her hip and was completely inoperable. She had had many surgeries – both elbows, both knees, for other reasons, and I couldn’t fix this one. She lived only 4 months past diagnosis, but her life was comfortable, full of love and her favorite things.

What is Bone Cancer in Dogs

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor found in dogs.

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor found in dogs. It usually occurs in middle-aged or elderly large and giant breeds but can occur in any breed, with larger breeds tending to develop this tumor at younger ages. It is a malignant tumor that can develop in any bone, but most commonly occurs in bones around the shoulder, wrist, and knee. This tumor can also affect the skull, spinal column, and ribs less commonly.

This tumor is highly aggressive and metastatic in nature, over 90% of clinically significant osteosarcomas have already micrometastasis by the time of diagnosis.

Symptoms

Lameness, swelling and limping. Tumorous bone is not as strong as healthy bone and can break by the tiniest injury. This type of fracture is called a pathological fracture. Many dogs will exhibit lethargy and anorexia in the later stages, with lameness and discomfort.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of bone cancer includes a thorough physical exam by your veterinarian, radiographs (x rays), bone biopsies, blood tests, and other imaging.

Treatment

Surgery is the most commonly recommended therapy, and there are chemotherapy options as well. In my hands, because the prognosis is so poor, I recommend amputation if possible, Chinese and western herbs, and vitamin A and D injections, antioxidants, fish oil, and turmeric, with a non-carbohydrate diet. NHV herbs are very effective as well ES clear, turmeric and milk thistle support the body and help extend the life of a cancer patient.

Dr. Hillary Cook DVM

Dr. Hillary Cook DVM

Dr. Hillary Cook is a graduate of Virginia Maryland Regional Veterinary Medical school. She has been practicing holistic and integrative veterinary medicine for over 20 years. She certified in Veterinary acupuncture and is fully qualified in Western and Chinese herbalism. She is the owner of Animal Wellness Center, an integrative veterinary clinic in Crozet, VA. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of pets including dogs, cats, and chickens. When time allows, you can find her in the garden or on the tennis court!

Published: June 15, 2018

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