Tumors in old dogs cannot be operated on

Tumors are relatively serious diseases. If the tumor type itself is dangerous, or the tumor is close to a large blood vessel, conservative treatment is generally recommended, because the age of the dog determines its tolerance for surgery. For this extremely high-risk surgery, owners are not recommended to perform it on their dogs, lest the dogs cannot get off the operating table. I hope the owner will accompany the dog in his last days

1. The causes of tumors in dogs

Dogs are mainly caused by external or internal factors, such as ultraviolet rays, hormones, bacteria, viral infections, and Hazards of radioactive materials, etc. Another factor is genetic factors. Therefore, you need to be careful not to let dogs get infected by bacteria and viruses

2. Dog tumor symptoms

Subcutaneous tumors can usually be seen under the skin There is a lump protruding from the skin surface. The lump is hard when palpated. If it is a benign tumor, the lump will grow slowly, while if it is a malignant tumor, it will grow quickly.

Tumors of some tissues and organs in the body cavity. This type of tumor is not easy to observe, so it requires the use of some instruments for diagnosis, such as ultrasound, X-rays and punctures, etc.

3. How to treat and care for dog tumors

1. Surgical removal, young and strong dogs with good physical fitness can Try to guard and do some healing. 2. Conservative treatment. If it is some malignant tumors or the dog is older, conservative treatment is required. 3. Radiotherapy. This type of therapy uses some radiation for treatment. This high-energy ray can kill cancer cells. 4. Chemotherapy is also a method, but it also has some side effects, so it must be combined with conservative treatment.