| "body"> | | | | he was even sick until it was too late. |
| Hemangiosarcoma cancer in dogs is most of the | | | | Symptoms That You Might See Are: |
| time incurable. The cause of HSA is unknown | | | | - Pale gums and eyelids - Moebert had this. |
| some believe this sort of cancer is genetic, | | | | - Cold to the touch, (body, mouth, and nose) |
| hereditary, and it runs in bloodlines. | | | | Moebert had this. |
| Hemangiosarcoma is more common in dogs than | | | | - Visible bleeding, including nose bleeds. N/A |
| cats, mainly in Labradors, German Shepherds and | | | | - Unexplained weakness or pet collapse. Moebert |
| Golden Retrievers which are prone to get this | | | | had this. |
| type of cancer. | | | | - Rapid breathing. N/A |
| Canine Hemangiosarcoma is commonly known in | | | | - Labored breathing. Moebert had this. |
| the veterinarian world as a "silent killer" because in | | | | - Abdominal swelling N/A |
| most cases the cancer is already in its advanced | | | | - Depression. He was showing signs of anxiety, he |
| stages before the dog owner would notice any | | | | would paw the rug before he laid down which he |
| changes in their dog for them to take them to | | | | did anyway but the a couple days before he died |
| their veterinarian. | | | | he was pawing a lot more. I thought that was |
| This is a very aggressive cancer, very invasive | | | | because he just lost his buddy Curley to Canine |
| with the potential to rapidly spread and early | | | | Lymphoma. |
| metastases (meaning to spread elsewhere in the | | | | - Decreased appetite. He never lost his appetite in |
| body) to other tissues, especially liver, lungs, and | | | | fact it was just the opposite. |
| peritoneum (abdominal lining). It is a blood-fed | | | | - Weight loss N/A |
| sarcoma; which means blood vessels grow | | | | - Vomiting N/A |
| directly into the tumor and it is normally filled with | | | | If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog |
| blood. | | | | they could be signs of a very serious condition |
| A dog with hemangiosarcoma rarely show "clinical | | | | and your pet needs to be seen by their |
| signs" until the tumor has become very large and | | | | veterinarian. The sooner the veterinarian diagnosis |
| has metastasized. Usually, clinical signs are seen | | | | and treats Canine Hemangiosarcoma, the greater |
| after the tumor ruptures, causing massive | | | | the chance that the dog will have a longer life. |
| bleeding. Owners of these dogs often discover | | | | I do have to say with sadness that this disease is |
| that he/she has hemangiosarcoma only after the | | | | not easily detected until it is too late. The |
| dog collapses. The tumor most often appears on | | | | prognosis in most cases is very poor. As with my |
| the spleen, right heart base, or liver, although | | | | Moebert his spleen had ruptured and he bleed into |
| varieties also appear on the skin or in other | | | | his abdomen, by the time I saw any sign that |
| locations. | | | | there was something wrong it was too late to |
| Three Types of Hemangiosarcoma | | | | save him. |
| Dermal is the type of cancer that affects the | | | | Don't take any unusual sign that your pet is |
| dog's skin. | | | | showing for granted it is best to take him or her |
| Hypodermal is located beneath the skin. | | | | to the Vets and have them checked out. I don't |
| Visceral is the most serious, and affects the | | | | believe in taking them to the Vets for ever little |
| spleen and heart, generally spreading quickly to | | | | problem that you could probably take care of at |
| the liver and lungs. My dog Moebert had | | | | home yourself but there are some signs that you |
| Hemangiosarcoma in his spleen. I had no clue that | | | | just can't ignore. |