I know it is the last day of May but I am new around here. I want to tell everyone who has a kitty or dog in their care please educate yourself about 'pet cancer'.
Early Pet Cancer Warning Signs, As Identified By The Veterinary Cancer Society.
1. Persistent, abnormal swelling 2. Sores that do not heal 3. Loss of weight 4. Loss of appetite 5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening 6. Offensive odor 7. Difficulty eating or swallowing 8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina 9. Persistent lameness or stiffness 10. Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating
If your pet has any of these early warning signs, visit your veterinarian as soon as possible for a complete examination.
Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts
Posted - May 31 2010 : 7:35:59 PM
Just an addition this can also apply to Horses. I have watched two horses die of cancer on from skin cancer and one from liver cancer. The skin cancer one had items 2. 3. and 6 and the liver cancer one had 1. 3. 4. 7. 8. and 10. Thanks Kendy for the reminder and welcome to MJF.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer".
texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 6:52:11 PM
I lost my beloved Doberman last year to bone cancer. He wasn't that old, but it spread fast, and we lost him after three months. One of my best friends is a vet, and some great advice she recently passed to me: Don't water your dogs/cats in plastic bowls. The water sits all day and the chemicals from the plastic can leach into their water.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
May is Pet Cancer Awareness month
Posted - May 31 2010 : 3:07:14 PM
