As with people early recognition of cancer can dramatically increases the chance for a successful recovery. Listed below are signs that can alert the owner that there may be a possibility of cancer in your dog. As always if you are concerned about the health of your vet consult with your veterinarian.

1. Fever. Pets with cancer may run a fever as their body tries to combat the disease.
2. Non-healing wounds. Cancer can cause delayed healing.
3. Pain. Bone cancer can cause lameness stiffness or hesitation to exercise.
4. Change in water intake. Animals with cancer may drink more water more often
   and urinate more often.
5. Change in eating pattern. Animals may show a loss of appetite and/or weight loss.
6. Bleeding or discharge from the mouth nose urinary tract vagina or rectum.
7. Intestinal issues. Vomiting and diarrhea could accompany cancer.
8. Respiratory distress. Symptoms include coughing and difficulty breathing.
9. Seizures.
10. Tumors.

These signs are intended only as a guide not a diagnosis. No single sign listed is an absolute indication of cancer. Also not all pets will display symptoms of a tumor until it is already quite large in size.