Here Are Different Kinds Of Cancers That Affect Dogs

Cancer is, sadly, not a human-only disease, and dogs can develop it too. Bone cancer is among the most painful and unpleasant cancers, and here are the kinds that can affect your dog.

Osteosarcoma

Known as OSA, this type of bone cancer is responsible for 85% of all occurrences of skeleton malignancies in dogs. It mostly happens in larger dog breeds, among dogs at an average age of 7 years.

Chondrosarcoma

Known as CSA, this type of bone cancer is the second most common in dogs, being behind around 5 to 10% of cases. It is not typically as extreme as OSA but is still dangerous. It mostly happens in larger dog breeds, among dogs at an average age of 7 years.

Hemangiosarcoma

Known as HSA, this type of bone cancer accounts for less than 5% of cases. It is more common in younger dogs, typically in their limbs or axial skeleton, with a high metastasis risk.

Fibrosarcoma

Known as FSA, this type of bone cancer accounts for less than 5% of cases. There are two kinds and it usually takes hold in the axial skeleton.

Primary Joint Tumors or Synovial Cell Sarcomas

This kind of cancer occurs in the tendons, joints, and bursae. There are two kinds in total.

Multilobular Osteochondrosarcoma

This extremely rare form of cancer develops in the bone lining.

Others

There are many other varieties of bone cancer, such as undifferentiated sarcoma, myxosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and more. If you suspect these may be problems for your dog, speak to a vet.

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