Are female dogs prone to breast tumors?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-21

The incidence of mammary gland tumors in female dogs is high, and the rate is also very high. Breast tumors are considered benign and malignant, with a ratio of about 1:1. The owner should pay more attention to whether your dog has the following symptoms, if so, take the dog to check in time

Common symptoms of breast tumors in dogs:

1. There is a hard lump in the dog's mammary area, which can be felt by hand, and the lump in the early stage is relatively small, which will not affect the dog's normal eating and mental condition;

2. If there is no intervention in the early stage, the lump will grow slowly, and if it grows rapidly in a short period of time, it is likely to be malignant;

3. If the tumor is not intervened, it will gradually grow in size and develop a foul odor. There are also symptoms such as lack of energy, skipping meals, and severe weight loss.

What to do about breast tumors in dogs?

1. Malignant tumors can be removed if they can be removed, but there is a certain risk, and postoperative consolidation must also be done. However, there is a certain risk, especially for elderly dogs, the risk is higher, and the owner should consider it clearly with the advice of the veterinarian;

2. If the growth of benign tumors does not affect the normal life of the dog, it can be removed first, and the veterinarian recommends eating inhibition, giving the dog to eat [Da Tuanzi Huo Qingjie] to help the dog resist the tumor, inhibit the growth of the tumor, warm the meridians and channels, dissolve stasis and slipknots, and the medium ingredient is suitable for the dog's stomach, mild and non-irritating.

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