{"id":1348,"date":"2021-11-18T06:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:12:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T23:12:42","slug":"pet-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/pet-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Advancements in veterinary medicine have helped our dogs and cats live longer than ever before. With longer lifespans, however, comes a higher risk for certain diseases like cancer. Approximately 6 million dogs and 6 million cats are diagnosed with cancer each year. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and the team at Bayside Animal Hospital<\/a> wants to help you learn more about the disease and what you need to know to protect your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Pet Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes cells or tissues grow abnormally. Often these cells are benign and will not affect other cells or spread to other areas of the body. When the cells become malignant, however, they are considered cancerous and grow and spread quickly. Malignant tumors can grow into other tissues and even metastasize to other areas of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regular wellness exams allow you to keep a steady hand on your pet\u2019s overall health and wellness, but being able to recognize signs of cancer can help you act quickly. One of the biggest indicators of cancer is rapid and unexplained weight loss. Other symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n