Bitches, like women, can suffer from breast cancer. What's more, this type of cancer is one of the most common in females. That is why you have to pay close attention to any appearance of tumors or lumps in your breasts.
You must be wondering at this point, how you can prevent this disease. The best form of preventionAs in any disease, it is the early detection of tumors, that is why I emphasize the care and attention that we must pay to our pets, since in the event of any change in their behavior or appearance of lumps we must immediately visit your veterinarian.
In the case of females, we can examine them one by one with our fingers looking for any protrusion. This revision of the breasts can be done from time to time or simply touch them while we bathe them.
Note that bitches with this type of cancer They do not present symptoms such as loss of appetite, or extreme fatigue, or apathy in general, that is why it is so important to check them periodically to avoid the growth of cancerous tumors.
Although tumors They can appear in any of the breasts, the last two being the most affected, and there is usually more than one breast involved. The sizes of these lumps are variable, they can measure from just a few millimeters to more than 15 cm. Do not think that because your animal has a "small ball" in its breast, it is not a malignant cancer, the size has nothing to do with the malignancy or benignity of the tumor.
Once the tumor is detected it is very important that it be removed immediately, however some doctors choose chemotherapy depending on the degree of invasion of the cancer that your pet may have.