{"id":12260,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:24","slug":"should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you put a dog down with cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#Should_you_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\" title=\"Should you put a dog down with cancer?\">Should you put a dog down with cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_cancer_tumor\" title=\"How long can a dog live with a cancer tumor?\">How long can a dog live with a cancer tumor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#At_what_stage_should_a_dog_be_put_down\" title=\"At what stage should a dog be put down?\">At what stage should a dog be put down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#How_do_you_know_when_to_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\" title=\"How do you know when to put a dog down with cancer?\">How do you know when to put a dog down with cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#Is_it_worth_putting_a_dog_through_chemotherapy\" title=\"Is it worth putting a dog through chemotherapy?\">Is it worth putting a dog through chemotherapy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#Is_it_better_to_put_your_dog_down_or_let_him_die\" title=\"Is it better to put your dog down or let him die?\">Is it better to put your dog down or let him die?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#Does_cancer_spread_quickly_in_dogs\" title=\"Does cancer spread quickly in dogs?\">Does cancer spread quickly in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#How_fast_do_cancer_tumors_grow_in_dogs\" title=\"How fast do cancer tumors grow in dogs?\">How fast do cancer tumors grow in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#Are_cancerous_tumors_in_dogs_painful\" title=\"Are cancerous tumors in dogs painful?\">Are cancerous tumors in dogs painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-a-dog-down-with-cancer\/#When_is_it_time_to_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\" title=\"When is it time to put a dog down with cancer?\">When is it time to put a dog down with cancer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\"><\/span>Should you put a dog down with cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the pet has a condition like congestive heart failure, or untreatable brain cancer  a disease that will, unchecked, lead to a painful death  <b>the recommendation may be for euthanasia sooner instead of later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_cancer_tumor\"><\/span>How long can a dog live with a cancer tumor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There again, it depends on the individual case. It depends on how aggressive or advanced the particular cancer is. By the time it&#8217;s detected, <b>some dogs will live weeks to months, while others will live for years. Lymphoma patients, for instance, can live several years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_stage_should_a_dog_be_put_down\"><\/span>At what stage should a dog be put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>He is experiencing chronic pain that cannot be controlled with medication (your veterinarian can help you determine if your pet is in pain). He has frequent vomiting or diarrhea that is causing dehydration and\/or significant weight loss. He has stopped eating or will only eat if you force feed him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_to_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\"><\/span>How do you know when to put a dog down with cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs That It&#8217;s Time To Say Goodbye To A Dog With Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Drastic decline in their appetite or no interest in eating at all.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting or diarrhea that persists.<\/li>\n<li>Lameness or limping that will not resolve.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy or disinterest in things they once loved.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_putting_a_dog_through_chemotherapy\"><\/span>Is it worth putting a dog through chemotherapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The dog will not be cured by chemotherapy but may have its life prolonged from 224 months [12,13]. The dog may feel better, still suffering from the cancer, or it may suffer from the side effects of the treatment. Untreated dogs have an average survival time of 46 weeks [12].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_put_your_dog_down_or_let_him_die\"><\/span>Is it better to put your dog down or let him die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most euthanasia proceeds peacefully without any difficulties and with minimal distress to the dog. Even if there are complications, it is still considered a more favourable option that could save you and your dog from days or weeks of suffering.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cancer_spread_quickly_in_dogs\"><\/span>Does cancer spread quickly in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hemangiosarcoma. Hemangiosarcoma is a highly malignant cancer that <b>can spread rapidly, causing tumors almost anywhere in the body. It is most often found in the dog&#8217;s heart and spleen. Many times it is in the advanced stage before it is diagnosed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_cancer_tumors_grow_in_dogs\"><\/span>How fast do cancer tumors grow in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes they can suddenly grow quickly after months of no change. They may appear to fluctuate in size, getting larger or smaller even on a daily basis. This can occur spontaneously or with agitation of the tumor, which causes degranulation and subsequent swelling of the surrounding tissue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cancerous_tumors_in_dogs_painful\"><\/span>Are cancerous tumors in dogs painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, the most common type of malignant skin cancer is a mast cell tumor. These tumors are superficial lumps that <b>can be painful. They often swell, frequently bleed and then scab over, only to bleed again a few days later. They should not be squeezed by the owner, as squeezing can make them swell even more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_it_time_to_put_a_dog_down_with_cancer\"><\/span>When is it time to put a dog down with cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs That It&#8217;s Time To Say Goodbye To A Dog With Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drastic decline in their appetite or no interest in eating at all.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting or diarrhea that persists.<\/li>\n<li>Lameness or limping that will not resolve.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy or disinterest in things they once loved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should you put a dog down with cancer?How long can a dog live with a cancer tumor?At what stage should a dog be put down?How do you know when to put a dog down with cancer?Is it worth putting a dog through chemotherapy?Is it better to put your dog down or let&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12260"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12260\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}