As we have said before, cancer is not a disease that only affects human beings, it can also affect our pets. Dogs can develop different types of cancer, including skin cancer.
Skin cancer is a disease in which they are found cancer cells in the outer layers of the skin. This type of cancer affects both dogs and cats.
Skin cancer generally occurs in the form of lesions and infections. You will be able to identify them because they would look like a wound that never healed.
Next we will show you some of the most common symptoms of skin cancer in dogs:
- Sores on the skin, or bumps that get bigger and bigger.
- The color of some specific areas of your dog's skin begins to change, it may turn reddish, dark or scaly.
- If you begin to notice that your dog is constantly scratching an area of his body, and also licks constantly, pay attention as it is another symptom.
In the same way there are two types of cancer, benign and malignant.
The benign ones will not cause any harm to your pet, since they do not produce cancer cells. This type of cancer will not spread through your animal's body, nor will it cause pain. Sometimes this type of cancer must be removed through a surgical procedure, especially if it affects your pet's mobility.
On the other hand, the type of malignant cancer, if they will need a medical examination since they are harmful and can be fatal. Unlike benign cancers, this type of cancer spreads quickly and can affect other parts of the body.
Once cancer is detected, your veterinarian will determine what type of treatment it will be better for your little friend. That is why it is very important to take it to a specialist at the moment when some of the symptoms begin to be observed. Remember that if cancer is found early, it is much more likely to be successful.