Signs of Canine Melanoma
June 30th 2011 15:41
Melanoma is a skin cancer to both humans and animals. One difference is canine melanoma can occur in different location than it does in humans. Another difference is that melanoma is commonly malignant in humans, but benign in dogs. The most malignant form of canine melanoma is going to be in the mouth and toes.
Signs of melanoma in your dog's mouth, may include severe halitosis (bad breath), blood in the saliva or on dog toys, and pain causing the refusal to eat.
Signs of melanoma in your dog's toes, may include constant licking at the toes, swelling, or a broken nail without a preceding injury.
Early diagnosis is best. The longer you wait to take your dog to the vet, the worse the outcome may be. When you first get your dog, you'll want to make sure that you make him get used to yoru hands and fingers checking out his gums and toes.
Signs of melanoma in your dog's mouth, may include severe halitosis (bad breath), blood in the saliva or on dog toys, and pain causing the refusal to eat.
Signs of melanoma in your dog's toes, may include constant licking at the toes, swelling, or a broken nail without a preceding injury.
Early diagnosis is best. The longer you wait to take your dog to the vet, the worse the outcome may be. When you first get your dog, you'll want to make sure that you make him get used to yoru hands and fingers checking out his gums and toes.
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