What causes pancreatic cancer in dogs?
Like any other cancers, the cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown. But it can also be a result of a genetic predisposition. It usually begins as a tumour that originates in the cells of the pancreas. First, these cells are healthy and they grow and multiply in a natural way. But when they are damaged by internal or external factors, they grow out of control and form a tumour. What are the symptoms? Most common symptoms that you can observe in a dog with this disease are blood-tinged stool, loss of coordination, lethargy, seizures, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, depression, abdominal mass and abdominal dissention. How is pancreatic cancer in dogs diagnosed? The symptoms usually cannot be observed until the later stages. However, if your dog has these symptoms, it doesn’t automatically rule in the diagnosis of a pancreatic cancer. The veterinarian will need to perform laboratory tests such as enzyme and blood tests. During physical examination of the dog, the vet may
