As well as links to message boards, discussion groups, and personal stories. Please post on our new message boards . Also please visit some of our favorite links. Check back often as we hope to add information regularly. Cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental death in dogs.
Any animal can get cancer.
Therefore, it's important for you to have your veterinarian perform routine and thorough physical examinations on your pets yearly or any time your dog or cat appears to be sick. Older animals should be examined twice a year. The cause of most cancers is unknown, making prevention difficult. However, spaying or neutering can decrease the risk of breast or prostate cancer in your dog. As is the case in humans, the sooner you detect cancer in your pet, the better the chances are that it can be successfully treated.