It is the outward manifestation of caring with the science through the heart and is a response by the veterinary health care team based on an understanding and appreciation of the bond. As you and your beloved pet face the uncertainly, the darkness of cancer, I would urge you to break through that dark by dispelling the myths with information and knowledge. And finally, seek out compassionate care provided by people that recognize and value the magic you and your pet share. Cancer is an unrestrained growth of cells that destroy normal tissue and body parts in that growth. Like the American Cancer Society s Seven Early Signs of Cancer, the Veterinary Cancer Society and the AVMA have developed a list of 10 common signs, to educate pet owners about cancer.
Cancer is the most curable of chronic diseases.
Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are three of the most commonly employed treatments. The cause of cancer in pet animals, just like in people, is largely unknown. There are certain breeds that tend to get certain types of cancers more often than others, such as large breed dogs and bone tumors. There are also environmental factors, such as exposure to the sun that may be associated with increased incidence of cancer. Unfortunately, not enough is known about the specific causes of cancer to prevent it.