National Pet Cancer Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in November. Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for domestic dogs and cats in the U.S., so this month, spread the word to help educate pet owners about how best to protect their furry family members.
#PetCancerAwareness
We love our pets just like we love our family, so let’s do our best to keep them healthy. However, cancer in animals continues to increase over the years, but the good news is there are advances being made in healthcare when it comes to early detection and treatment.
9 Common Types of Pet Cancer
1. Lymphoma
2. Splenic (spleen) cancer
3. Bone or joint cancer
4. Hepatic (liver) cancer
5. Thoracic (chest) cancer
6. Bladder cancer
7. Anal sac cancer
8. Oral cancer
9. Brain or spinal cord cancer
13 Warning Signs of Pet Cancer
1. Loss of appetite or difficulty eating
2. Rapid weight loss
3. Diarrhea and/or vomiting
4. Loss of interest in playing or exercising
5. Difficulty with stool or urination, or changes in stool frequency
6. Abnormal stiffness
7. Severe lethargy
8. Unusually strong/foul odors
9. Blood coming from mouth or rectum
10. Increased thirst and urination
11. Respiratory changes
12. Abnormally firm swelling
13. Masses along jaw or tooth line
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #PetCancerAwarenessMonth, or #PetCancerAwareness to post on social media. If you have a cat or dog at home, consider scheduling them a medical appointment for a checkup, and keep your eyes open for some warning signs that your pet could have cancer. This month, and in the months to follow, keep your eyes open for any of these signs. If you can catch cancer in your dog or cat early enough, you just might be able to save them.
HISTORY
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month started in 2005 and was created by Nationwide and the Animal Cancer Foundation with a goal in mind to raise money and increase awareness to fight the leading killer of pets.
