5 Possible Causes of Cancer in Dogs You Should Know

Feb 8, 2023by Suzie Cyrenne

Cancer in dogs is no doubt the most serious disease that your canine family member could ever go through. And this health problem could even lead to fatal consequences for your precious pet if not immediately dealt with the right way.

While there is still no specific cause for canine cancer pinpointed until now, there are some factors contemplated as possibly triggering this health problem. We’ll go over them as we go along in this blog post.

 

A Quick Overview on Cancer in Dogs

But before I walk you through what these possible causes are, let me just give you a quick rundown of what dog cancer is to really understand this disease…

Cancer in dogs takes place when abnormal cells in your pet’s body grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner. What’s really alarming is this proliferation of abnormal cells can just start in any part of his anatomy.

Although this starts in a primary site where it usually remains, such as in the case of non-metastatic dog cancer, it can also spread to other parts of the body like metastatic cancer in canines.

 

The Possible Causes of Cancer in Dogs You Should Be Familiar With

Now we’ve got that covered, let’s check out the possible causes of dog cancer to help you minimize the chances of your canine family member falling victim to this disease…

Cause #1: Not spaying your pet.

It is believed that a female dog’s risk of being prone to cancer in canines rises with every heat cycle she goes through. This is attributed to the very high production of sex hormones in her body, which could trigger mutations in the tissues in and around the mammary glands leading to breast cancer.

Cause #2: Your canine family member’s age.

Another possible factor believed to set off dog cancer is age. It is thought that the older a dog is, the tougher it will be for his body to deal with abnormal cells that could eventually multiply and turn malignant.

On the other hand, this also applies to puppies whose immune systems are still not that developed to fight off disease. This is the reason why boosting your pet’s immune system health as early as possible is crucial in keeping cancer in dogs at bay.

Cause #3: Your pet’s genes.

Although this may sound surprising, some breeds are just more vulnerable to cancer in dogs compared to other pedigrees.

Examples of these include Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Boxers, among others. Moreover, Golden Retrievers are more prone to lymphoma, while Scottish Terriers have a higher risk of getting bladder cancer in dogs.

Cause #4: Your pet’s environment and surroundings.

Did you know that toxins possibly present in and around your home can potentially trigger cancer in dogs?

The most obvious ones include second-hand cigarette smoke and vape emissions, as well as insecticides, asbestos, vinyl chloride, radon, cadmium, and benzidine. However, continued exposure to harsh detergents and household chemicals can also lead to dog cancer.

Cause #5: A health issue or underlying illness your pet could have.

Finally, an underlying disease or health problem can also possibly trigger cancer in dogs. It is thought that the existing condition significantly hampers the way your pet’s body can stave off the increase in abnormal cells.

Moreover, specific viral issues like papilloma have also been seen to be a common denominator among canines that have been diagnosed with oral cancer in dogs.

 

A Natural Product to Consider When Giving Support During Cancer in Dogs

 

Zumalka Piptopet
Like I emphasized earlier, your dog’s overall immune system plays a crucial role in fighting off illnesses like canine cancer. And one way of keeping his immune system health in tiptop shape even during cancer in dogs is having PIPTOPET in your home pet care checklist.

Designed to boost your pet’s immune system health, PIPTOPET only uses premium natural ingredients—primarily Fomitopsis betulina, which is backed by several pieces of scientific evidence as having proven anticancer properties—combined with a gentle, holistic approach to support pets dealing with a high count of unhealthy cells.

 

Moreover, PIPTOPET can also be used as a standalone natural support product or used in addition to more traditional treatments such as chemotherapy.

 

A Quick Recap

Although there is still no specific cause that is attributed to the development of cancer in dogs, having an idea of the possible factors that can trigger this serious disease will really help your pet in steering clear from this health issue.

In case you’d like to learn more about maximizing homeopathy in giving your canine family member the quality of life you’ve always wanted or perhaps just want to chat, please feel free to contact us right now.

We’d love to hear from you real soon and you can easily reach us at any time. Naturally with you and your pet, every step of the way!

 

 

 


About the author

Suzie Cyrenne
Suzie Cyrenne

HOMEOPATH & CO-FOUNDER OF ZUMALKA

Suzie Cyrenne has dedicated more than 20 years of her life in making and improving natural animal health solutions in the global setting.

Being the co-founder of Zumalka, Suzie is a forerunner in enhancing the lives of pets through natural and homeopathic options using the knowledge she has gained from the Classical Homeopathy School in Quebec.

Through the guidance of her mother-in-law and fellow natural health expert, Denyse Lessard, Suzie constantly devotes herself to create premium pet products that are aimed at dealing with the root causes of wellness problems and not just their symptoms.

Besides immersing herself in books, personal development and visiting new places, Suzie also enjoys keeping herself in tiptop shape by snowboarding and taking daily hikes with her husband and Zumalka co-founder, Matt Lessard, and their Golden-Doodle, Westin.

Find out more about Suzie when you click HERE.


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