On occasions senior dogs can suffer of cancer on their pancreas,
nasal sinus tumors, lymphoma, and cancer to the bladder.
Not exact matches
• A 1998 Colorado State University Study found a higher incidence of
nasal tumors and cancer of the
sinus in dogs living with smokers compared to dogs living in smoke - free homes.
The
nasal /
sinus tumors were found specifically in long - nosed breeds.
In order to determine the location of the
tumor — either in the
nasal passages or
sinuses — your vet must X-ray your dog's head.
The average age for a dog diagnosed with a
nasal or
sinus tumor is about 10 years.
Dogs with
nasal or
sinus tumors usually experience discharge and bleeding from the nose, often out of just one nostril.
Unfortunately, roughly 80 percent of canine
nasal or
sinus tumors are malignant.
The majority of these cancers consist of various carcinomas —
tumors originating in the skin or organs — while sarcomas make up approximately a third of canine
nasal and
sinus tumors.
The
nasal /
sinus tumors were specifically found among the long - nosed breeds such as retrievers and German shepherds.