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AKC Health News
Cancer is the #1 Disease-Related
Killer of Pets
Top 10 Signs of Cancer in Pets
from PetMD*
According to Dr. Lorie Huston,
she tells her clients to be on the
lookout for the following signs.
While these symptoms are not
purely indicative of cancer, if a
pet begins to exhibit them you
should visit your veterinarian
immediately. Just like with peo-
ple, the earlier cancer is caught
the better.
#10 Lumps and Bumps
#9 Abnormal Odors
#8 Abnormal Discharges
#7 Non-Healing Wounds
#6 Weight Loss
#5 Change in Appetite
#4 Coughing or Difficulty-
Breathing
#3 Lethargy or Depression
#2 Changes in Bathroom Habits
#1 Evidence of Pain
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Cancer is the #1 Disease-Related
Killer of Pets
Top 10 Signs of Cancer in Pets
from PetMD*
According to Dr. Lorie Huston,
she tells her clients to be on the
lookout for the following signs.
While these symptoms are not
purely indicative of cancer, if a
pet begins to exhibit them you
should visit your veterinarian
immediately. Just like with peo-
ple, the earlier cancer is caught
the better.
#10 Lumps and Bumps
#9 Abnormal Odors
#8 Abnormal Discharges
#7 Non-Healing Wounds
#6 Weight Loss
#5 Change in Appetite
#4 Coughing or Difficulty-
Breathing
#3 Lethargy or Depression
#2 Changes in Bathroom Habits
#1 Evidence of Pain
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