Don’t dismiss these symptoms.
Get your pet to the vet right away.
Early detection can improve your dogs chances of beating the disease and living a long, happy life.
We asked three vets what the earliest signs of cancer are in dogs.
This is, she says, typically the very clue that a dog has cancer.
The behavior change can be so slight that its only noticeable to someone in the family.
Your dog, for example, might suddenly stop begging for a treat when you prepare your coffee.
They may also seem more lethargic than usual.
This can be mild or severe and may happen quickly or progress over days to weeks, Rebhun said.
These types of routine or behavioral changes could indicate your dog is in pain.
Most cancers cause systemic inflammation in the body and that inflammation can make your dog feel unwell.
Basically, it makes you feel blah, Bulman-Fleming said.
Rebhuns advice: Get any and all masses checked out.
Theyre suddenly super thirsty and peeing a lot
Some dogs with cancer incessantly lap up water.
Or, they may notice the dogs water bowl constantly needs to be filled up.
Other types of cancers impact the kidneys, making your dog to pee more.
Cancer can also cause internal bleeding, and loss of blood can make your dog feel thirstier than usual.
These tumors can make it more difficult for dogs to get up and move around.
In addition, many dog owners report that their dog suddenly becameuninterestedin their food.
According to Dervisis, those metabolic changes can also lower your dogs hunger levels.
Furthermore, tumors in their mouth, throat or stomach can make it painful or uncomfortable to eat.
This can lead to a noticeable decrease in how much food they consume, he said.
