Dog cancer

Prostate cancer is an uncommon condition affecting male dogs, characterized by unregulated cell growth of the prostatic tissue.

Chemodectoma in dogs is a type of tumor that arises from chemoreceptor cells.

Lung cancer in dogs is an uncontrolled, unnatural growth of cancer cells that affects the lungs.

Ear canal tumors in dogs are abnormal growths that can arise from any part of the ear canal.

Pheochromocytomas in dogs are tumors arising from the cells of the adrenal medulla, which produce large amounts of hormones, such as epinephrine. Nearly half of all cases are asymptomatic and the tumor isn’t detected until a post-mortem examination.

Tumors can develop in dogs’ fatty tissue, forming a lipoma or liposarcoma. These tumors arise from fat cells replicating faster than normal, forming soft lumps under the skin that can grow to substantial size.

Adenocarcinoma is cancer of glandular tissue and it can develop almost anywhere in the body. Common locations for adenocarcinomas in dogs include the anal glands, mammary tissue, and prostate.

Melanoma is a tumor which develops from the cells responsible for skin pigmentation (melanocytes). Melanomas can be either benign or malignant and can be found on the skin, mouth, and eyes.

Mast cells are part of the immune system. Uncontrolled growth of these cells leads to mastocytoma, or mast cell tumors (MCTs), which are the most common type of skin tumor in dogs. These tumors commonly present as a lump in or under the skin.

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) describes an aggressive cancer of the blood vessels. The visceral form leads to tumors inside the body, as opposed to the skin (cutaneous) form which has its own unique characteristics.

Osteosarcoma is the formation of a malignant tumor in the bones. It is a highly metastatic cancer with a median survival rate of 2-4 months without treatment and 8-12 months with treatment. This is the most common type of bone cancer in dogs and is most prominent in large breeds and older pets.

Cutaneous hemangiosarcoma is cancer of the blood vessels of the skin. This type of tumor is generally fragile, blood-filled, and can be found anywhere on the skin.

Cancer of the lower urinary tract is uncommon in dogs. The lower urinary tract consists of the bladder, urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body), and in males the prostate gland.

Tumors of the liver describe cancerous growths of the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Dogs with liver tumors often show no symptoms, and diagnosis often occurs while performing tests for other conditions.

A tumor is an abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth that can appear anywhere in the body. The eyelid is a very common site for tumors in dogs, especially as they age.

Mammary gland tumors (MGTs) result from the uncontrolled growth of mammary gland (breast) cells, which group together to form lumps in the mammary glands.

Lymphomas (lymphosarcomas) are cancers that are derived from lymphocytes - infection-fighting white blood cells.

A Histiocytoma is a growth that develops on the surface of a dog's skin. Histiocytomas are benign, non-cancerous nodules, commonly known as round cell tumors.