{"id":169733,"date":"2022-07-14T15:52:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:52:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:51","slug":"do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Do swollen lymph nodes always mean dog 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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Do_swollen_lymph_nodes_always_mean_dog_cancer\" title=\"Do swollen lymph nodes always mean dog cancer?\">Do swollen lymph nodes always mean dog 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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_causes_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_to_swell\" title=\"What causes a dogs lymph nodes to swell?\">What causes a dogs lymph nodes to swell?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Are_lymph_nodes_normal_in_dogs\" title=\"Are lymph nodes normal in dogs?\">Are lymph nodes normal in dogs?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_does_a_swollen_lymph_node_feel_like_on_a_dog\" title=\"What does a swollen lymph node feel like on a dog?\">What does a swollen lymph node feel like on a dog?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_swollen_lymph_nodes_in_dogs_not_be_cancer\" title=\"Can swollen lymph nodes in dogs not be cancer?\">Can swollen lymph nodes in dogs not be cancer?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_lymph_nodes_be_enlarged_and_not_be_cancer\" title=\"Can lymph nodes be enlarged and not be cancer?\">Can lymph nodes be enlarged and not be cancer?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_cancer_in_their_lymph_nodes\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog has cancer in their lymph nodes?\">How can you tell if a dog has cancer in their lymph nodes?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Do_all_lymph_nodes_swell_with_lymphoma_in_dogs\" title=\"Do all lymph nodes swell with lymphoma in dogs?\">Do all lymph nodes swell with lymphoma 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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Do_swollen_lymph_nodes_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Do swollen lymph nodes hurt dogs?\">Do swollen lymph nodes hurt dogs?<\/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\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_are_the_first_signs_of_lymphoma_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the first signs of lymphoma in dogs?\">What are the first signs of lymphoma in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_swollen_lymph_nodes\" title=\"What is the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes?\">What is the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_you_feel_normal_lymph_nodes_in_a_dog\" title=\"Can you feel normal lymph nodes in a dog?\">Can you feel normal lymph nodes in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#When_should_I_worry_about_my_dogs_lymph_nodes\" title=\"When should I worry about my dogs lymph nodes?\">When should I worry about my dogs lymph nodes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#How_big_should_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_be\" title=\"How big should a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes be?\">How big should a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_lymph_nodes_are_swollen\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs lymph nodes are swollen?\">How do I know if my dogs lymph nodes are swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_does_a_lymphoma_lump_feel_like_in_dogs\" title=\"What does a lymphoma lump feel like in dogs?\">What does a lymphoma lump feel like in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_you_feel_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_in_the_neck\" title=\"Can you feel a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes in the neck?\">Can you feel a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes in the neck?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_causes_enlarged_lymph_nodes_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes enlarged lymph nodes in dogs?\">What causes enlarged lymph nodes in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_can_be_mistaken_for_lymphoma_in_dogs\" title=\"What can be mistaken for lymphoma in dogs?\">What can be mistaken for lymphoma in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_lymph_nodes_swell_without_cancer\" title=\"Can lymph nodes swell without cancer?\">Can lymph nodes swell without cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_can_swollen_lymph_nodes_mean_besides_cancer\" title=\"What can swollen lymph nodes mean besides cancer?\">What can swollen lymph nodes mean besides cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_percentage_of_swollen_lymph_nodes_are_cancer\" title=\"What percentage of swollen lymph nodes are cancer?\">What percentage of swollen lymph nodes are cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#Can_you_have_enlarged_lymph_nodes_for_no_reason\" title=\"Can you have enlarged lymph nodes for no reason?\">Can you have enlarged lymph nodes for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#What_happens_when_cancer_spreads_to_the_lymph_nodes_in_dogs\" title=\"What happens when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in dogs?\">What happens when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-swollen-lymph-nodes-always-mean-dog-cancer-5\/#How_long_do_dogs_live_with_lymphatic_cancer\" title=\"How long do dogs live with lymphatic cancer?\">How long do dogs live with lymphatic cancer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_swollen_lymph_nodes_always_mean_dog_cancer\"><\/span>Do swollen lymph nodes always mean dog cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of cancer involves white blood cells and can affect multiple parts of a dog&#8217;s body. 2. <b>Reactive hyperplasia: This cause of swollen lymph nodes is benign. It is an indication of the immune system working hard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_to_swell\"><\/span>What causes a dogs lymph nodes to swell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog&#8217;s body is invaded by viruses or bacteria, or your dog has a disease that triggers an immune response, the lymph nodes become enlarged as they work to fight off the invader. Swollen lymph nodes are called lymphadenopathy or lymphadenomegaly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_lymph_nodes_normal_in_dogs\"><\/span>Are lymph nodes normal in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary immune cells in lymph nodes are lymphocytes. <b>They are normally on your dog&#8217;s team, fighting against infection. However, sometimes the cells can become damaged and start to grow uncontrollably. This is cancer of lymphocytes, or lymphoma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_swollen_lymph_node_feel_like_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a swollen lymph node feel like on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lymph nodes are not easily found in dogs and cats if they are normal in size. However, enlarged or swollen lymph nodes are often easily found, and feel like <b>firm, oval or round swellings under the skin<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_swollen_lymph_nodes_in_dogs_not_be_cancer\"><\/span>Can swollen lymph nodes in dogs not be cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog&#8217;s body is invaded by viruses or bacteria, or your dog has a disease that triggers an immune response, the lymph nodes become enlarged as they work to fight off the invader. Swollen lymph nodes are called lymphadenopathy or lymphadenomegaly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lymph_nodes_be_enlarged_and_not_be_cancer\"><\/span>Can lymph nodes be enlarged and not be cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your immune system is fighting off infection or illness. Swollen lymph nodes are more likely to be benign than malignant. <b>Benign means the lymph nodes don&#8217;t contain cancer cells. Malignant means they do contain cancer cells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_cancer_in_their_lymph_nodes\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog has cancer in their lymph nodes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Lymphoma<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enlarged lymph nodes or swelling, especially in the neck, in back of the jaw, and behind the knees.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Increased thirst and urination.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_lymph_nodes_swell_with_lymphoma_in_dogs\"><\/span>Do all lymph nodes swell with lymphoma in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not all dogs with enlarged lymph nodes have lymphoma. Enlarged lymph nodes may also occur due to infections or autoimmune diseases, so your veterinarian will perform tests to determine the cause of your dog&#8217;s clinical signs. The most common test used in the diagnosis of lymphoma is a fine needle aspirate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_swollen_lymph_nodes_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Do swollen lymph nodes hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of cancer involves white blood cells and can affect multiple parts of a dog&#8217;s body. 2. <b>Reactive hyperplasia: This cause of swollen lymph nodes is benign. It is an indication of the immune system working hard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_first_signs_of_lymphoma_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the first signs of lymphoma in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first symptom that dogs with multicentric lymphoma usually show is swollen lymph nodes. It is common for dogs with lymphoma to have lymph nodes 3-to-10 times their normal size. These swellings are <b>not painful and feel like a firm, rubbery lump that moves freely beneath the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_swollen_lymph_nodes\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Lymphoma<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enlarged lymph nodes or swelling, especially in the neck, in back of the jaw, and behind the knees.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Increased thirst and urination.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feel_normal_lymph_nodes_in_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you feel normal lymph nodes in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lymph nodes are not easily found in dogs and cats if they are normal in size. However, enlarged or swollen lymph nodes are often easily found, and feel like firm, oval or round swellings under the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_my_dogs_lymph_nodes\"><\/span>When should I worry about my dogs lymph nodes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, there are no outward symptoms that accompany your dog&#8217;s swollen lymph nodes, particularly if they are only mildly enlarged. However, if the lymph nodes are significantly enlargedincluding the nodes inside the thorax and abdomen then you should watch for symptoms including: <b>Vomiting<\/b><b>Coughing<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_be\"><\/span>How big should a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of cancer involves white blood cells and can affect multiple parts of a dog&#8217;s body. 2. <b>Reactive hyperplasia: This cause of swollen lymph nodes is benign. It is an indication of the immune system working hard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_lymph_nodes_are_swollen\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs lymph nodes are swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diagnosing Swollen Lymph Nodes in Dogs <b>Blood tests to check organ function and white blood cell numbers are typically performed, but a fine needle aspirate (FNA) will also be recommended. This involves inserting a needle into the lymph node in order to collect cells that may indicate the reason for the enlargement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_lymphoma_lump_feel_like_in_dogs\"><\/span>What does a lymphoma lump feel like in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common initial symptom of multicentric lymphoma in dogs is firm, enlarged, non-painful lymph nodes. A lymph node affected by lymphoma will feel like <b>a hard, rubbery lump under your dog&#8217;s skin<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feel_a_dogs_lymph_nodes_in_the_neck\"><\/span>Can you feel a dog&#8217;s lymph nodes in the neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Submandibular lymph nodes: found under your dog&#8217;s jaw, though can easily be confused with the larger salivary glands that produce saliva. <b>These are the ones we can sometimes feel under our necks when we are sick. Prescapular\/superficial cervical lymph nodes: found in front of your dog&#8217;s scapula\/shoulder blade.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_enlarged_lymph_nodes_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes enlarged lymph nodes in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of cancer involves white blood cells and can affect multiple parts of a dog&#8217;s body. 2. <b>Reactive hyperplasia: This cause of swollen lymph nodes is benign. It is an indication of the immune system working hard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_mistaken_for_lymphoma_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can be mistaken for lymphoma in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your immune system is fighting off infection or illness. Swollen lymph nodes are more likely to be benign than malignant. <b>Benign means the lymph nodes don&#8217;t contain cancer cells. Malignant means they do contain cancer cells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lymph_nodes_swell_without_cancer\"><\/span>Can lymph nodes swell without cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses. <b>Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body&#8217;s ability to fight off infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_swollen_lymph_nodes_mean_besides_cancer\"><\/span>What can swollen lymph nodes mean besides cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s typically things like cold viruses, strep throat, mononucleosis or skin infections that cause swollen lymph nodes. But there can be other causes, too: <b>Autoimmune disorders such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_swollen_lymph_nodes_are_cancer\"><\/span>What percentage of swollen lymph nodes are cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Risk factors and associated cancers Malignancies are reported in as few as <b>1.1 percent of primary-care patients with swollen lymph nodes, according to a review in American Family Physician.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_enlarged_lymph_nodes_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Can you have enlarged lymph nodes for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These small lumps are soft, tender and often painful. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an upper respiratory infection, but they can have many causes. <b>If they&#8217;re enlarged with no obvious cause, see your healthcare provider to rule out something more serious<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_cancer_spreads_to_the_lymph_nodes_in_dogs\"><\/span>What happens when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malignant lymphocytes travel through the lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes. Soon <b>all the nodes are enlarged. As the disease progresses, internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow become affected. Flu-like symptoms progress and ultimately result in the death of the patient.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_live_with_lymphatic_cancer\"><\/span>How long do dogs live with lymphatic cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Lymphoma<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enlarged lymph nodes or swelling, especially in the neck, in back of the jaw, and behind the knees.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Increased thirst and urination.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do swollen lymph nodes always mean dog cancer?What causes a dogs lymph nodes to swell?Are lymph nodes normal in dogs?What does a swollen lymph node feel like on a dog?Can swollen lymph nodes in dogs not be cancer?Can lymph nodes be enlarged and not be cancer?How can you tell if a dog&#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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169733"}],"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=169733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169733\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}