All pet owners must understand that no matter how careful or observant they are towards their pets, there is always the risk of injuries or illnesses to happen. And when it happens, it sure is a one long stressful day. Ill pets need medical attention. Unfortunately, seeing a vet bill is not always a good sight for most of us. But, we also need to think about the joys and happiness that our pets bring to our family. It is only appropriate to help them as much as we could.
One of the most aggressive illnesses accounting to almost 50% of dog-related deaths is cancer. I know it's extremely hard for anyone to know that his dog has cancer. There are no words to comfort you, except to tell you that you are not alone and I now you can get this through.
Similar in humans, certain types of cancer attack dogs and cats affecting the different regions of the body. The good news is that there are different available options to treat them. And as mentioned earlier, these procedures don't come cheap and this worries most pet owners. Major complications require extensive treatment plans, which are excessively pricey. This is where pet insurance will come to play; helping you offset the possible expenses. Doing so, will guarantee your pet to receive top-notch treatment and customized care plan.
Below are the top 10 dog breeds and their average insurance reimbursements
1. Golden Retriever $433.212. Labrador Retriever $394.423. Boxer $295.324. German Shepherd $183.965. Shih Tzu $233.266. Australian Shepherd Dog $428.267. Cocker Spaniel $257.058. English Bulldog $343.009. Greyhound $685.2510. Basset Hound $415.18
Cancer is relatively common in dogs 10 years and older. If your dog is within this age range, its good to practice keen observation for any signs or symptoms of cancer in dogs. Early detection cancer detection increases the chances of survival.
* Abnormal swelling, lumps or bumps on your dog* In case of existing lump, evident change in shape, feel or size* a runny nose, with blood* having a hard time defecating or urinating, also the possibility of blood* diarrhea and vomiting* becomes lame, changes in the way of your dog walks, grumpy* difficulty in breathing* sores that dont heal* bad breath, unusual drooling* uncommon and unexplained odor, ear odor, ear infections* urinating or drinking a lot more than usual* refuses to exercise, apathy and being sluggish* sudden weight loss* loss of appetite, and difficulty of eating or swallowing
Those were the common signs and symptoms of cancer in dogs. However, they do not provide any definitive conclusions as of this moment. Keep in mind that only a thorough examination by your veterinarian will resolve this issue.
If your dog has cancer, I am inviting you to visit my blog to learn the things that you can do to help your dog get the quality of life he deserves.
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