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The Surgical Treatment of Canine Adenocarcinoma

also see Feline Adenocarcinoma

The canine adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor that looks like a gland. The adenocarcinoma may be located anywhere on and inside the body: liver, stomach prostate or rectum.

Diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma

Usually, adenocarcinomas may be detected by a physical exam at the vet. If the adenocarcinoma is located inside the dog's body, x-rays will be needed to confirm the diagnosis. The dog will display symptoms such as weight loss, lack of appetite and sometimes these carcinomas will be palpable or visible.

Surgical Treatment for Canine Adenocarcinoma

If the tumor is not very large, the surgery is the best treatment option. Removing the tumor will prolong your dog's life. Generally, carcinomas tend to spread and once a tumor is removed, there are chances that a new one will occur.

If the carcinoma is significantly large, surgery may be possible, but it presents more risks to your dog's health.

Alternative therapy for adenocarcinoma can be done with radiation or chemotherapy. In some cases, both surgery and radiations will give optimum results.

Adenocarcinoma is a death causing condition; even if the removal surgery is successful, this is only a temporary solution for your dog.

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