1. What is Cancer?
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells on or within the body. Cancer may be benign or malignant.
It may be localized or it may invade adjacent tissue and spread throughout the body.
Source: http://www.wearethecure.org
2. Are pet cancer and human cancer the same?
Most of the cancers that appear in dogs and cats are almost identical to the cancers that people get. They are similar in the way
in which the cancer behaves in the body, what organs it spreads to and how quickly or slowly the cancer tends to grow.
The cancers are also similar in regards to the molecular defects that are the underlying reason for the cell to become malignant
or cancerous. They are also comparable at the genetic level - the more we know about the genes involved in both human and veterinary cancers, the more we realize that the same genes are involved.
Source: Veterinary Oncology & Hematology Center
3. What causes cancer in pets?
The cause of cancer in pets, just like people, is largely unknown.
Source: Veterinary Oncology & Hematology Center
4. How common is cancer in dogs and cats?
Cancer is the most common natural cause of death in dogs and cats in the United States.
Close to 50% of dogs and cats will develop cancer if they live tens years or longer.
Source: http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org
5. Many of the most popular dog breeds are especially susceptible to developing cancer:
Source: http://curecaninecancer.org
6. Cancer is the number 1 concern of pet owners. The most common forms of cancer are:
Source: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/cancer/prevention.html
7. What can I do to help my pet?
Prevention is the best defense against cancer. Besides giving your animal the healthy basics of life such as good food,
clean water, regular exercise and grooming, there are other things that you can do to keep your animal well.