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My dog’s left leg is very swollen; an X-ray said bone cancer that has spread to the sternum. Is there any treatment? How can we reduce the leg swelling?
Bone cancer needs physical, imaging, and tissue exams (X-ray, CT, biopsy) to confirm. Symptoms include pain, lameness, swelling, lethargy, and poor appetite. Treatment is usually surgery, chemo, and radiation; amputation may be needed in some cases.
Dog bone lysis – find a treatment.
Bone lysis can be treated conservatively or surgically. Surgery with a support frame is costly with multiple operations and high risk; conservative treatment uses bone stem cells that become bone/cartilage, plus calcium and vitamins. If lysis is severe with skin changes, amputation may be needed.
Dog Sneezing and Runny Nose
Sneezing and a runny nose in dogs usually mean a chill or a common cold, but in puppies or unvaccinated dogs they can be the first signs of distemper or parainfluenza. At home, keep your dog warm, offer easily digestible food and plenty of water, and check its temperature regularly. If a fever develops, see a vet promptly rather than waiting it out.
What to Feed a Sick Dog That Won’t Eat
A sick dog's lost appetite is normal, especially with gut pain, a cold, or sniffles, but the right nudge depends on the cause — warm aromatic food for congestion, brief fasting for vomiting, and tasty canned food during recovery. If it eats nothing for over two days, see a vet.
What to Do If a Dog Has a Fever After Giving Birth
A fever right after whelping is often stress-related and mild, eased by cooling the skin; a higher fever a few days later usually means postpartum infection needing veterinary care. The new mother also needs a clean, temperature-controlled den and extra nutrition, especially calcium.
Dog Vomiting Yellow Foamy Water
Puppies often vomit yellow water, usually because the dog has not eaten for a long time, so it vomits bile and air from the stomach. If the owner has not fed the dog for too long, give a small amount of liquid food first to avoid a second vomiting from sudden eating. If appetite disorder is from some physical abnormality, take the dog to a pet hospital for relevant checks and treatment.
What to Do About a Dog’s Fracture
In daily life we often see dogs with abnormal behavior-limping, lying still, or crying in pain-which may be signs of a fracture. If your dog unfortunately breaks a bone, what should you do?
What Symptoms Does a Dog with Arthritis Show?
As dogs age, their joints are prone to problems, which is hard to avoid. After developing arthritis, a dog may walk unsteadily and tremble, suffer severe pain, and undergo dramatic mood changes caused by joint problems, distressing the owner. How can you relieve a dog's arthritis symptoms? Read on to find out.
Symptoms of Dog Intestinal Spasm (Cramps)
When a dog has intestinal spasm and convulsions, it often appears restless, the body stiffens, cramps, and cannot stand. When this happens, stay calm and find the cause and solution. Today we introduce the symptoms and causes of dog spasm.
Dog Melanoma: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine melanoma is a malignant tumor made of melanocytes. It often occurs on skin, toes, and in the mouth, and can spread to lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Generally, dark-skinned dogs are more prone than light-skinned dogs.