The #1 Killer of Dogs Over 2 Years of Age

The statistics are sobering - 1 in every 3 dogs will suffer from cancer.

This makes cancer the #1 killer of dogs over 2 years of age.

But cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence....

Statistics say that 50% of all dogs with cancer will die from the disease, but the other half will live!

When certain canine cancers are discovered early, the probability of a positive outcome is much higher. Routine veterinary care and wellness screenings are the best way to detect these kinds of problems early on, so make sure that your dog is seen by his vet on a regular basis.

Today I wanted to share the story of cancer survivor's Robyn and Max.

Robyn and Max are a great example of what can happen with an early detection and the right medical care. Max is a cancer survivor and living proof that canine cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. He was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 3, but after 12 weeks of chemotherapy, Max has been cancer-free for more than two years.

Early detection is vital to the successful treatment of canine cancer. So today, I want to tell you the warning signs you should be monitoring for.

Here are the Top 10 Signs of Cancer in Small Animals from the American Veterinary Medical Association:

1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Weight loss
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

Finally, I want to talk about the cost of treatment. As you can imagine, cancer care is expensive.