
The Major Causes of Osteoscarcoma in Dogs
To recognize as well as treat osteoscarcoma in pet dogs, pet owners need to determine the underlying root causes of osteoscarcoma in dogs. Doing this can assist a pet dog parent help prevent osteoscarcoma developing to begin with or again.
The cause of osteosarcoma in dogs is not, yet, well understood. Certain type of dog breeds such as Scottish Deerhounds, Rottweiler and other large-breed dogs are more prone to developing osteosarcoma.

Your pet’s health – How to monitor it?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – A pet owner can tell many things by monitoring the dog’s behaviour including how he or she is physically feeling. You’ll need to ensure his health is gradually improving and responding to treatment. For instance, your fur baby should begin to wag his tail , pay attention to you and get up to greet you. If he perks up and starts asking for food, then that is good sign to indicate he she is getting better.
On the other hand, if you observe your fur baby is becoming less interactive or just lying still, he or she may be getting worse and need medical attention.
Track how often your dog vomits – If you see your pet is not drinking or vomiting, then you need to ensure your fur baby does not become dehydrated.
If your pet vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, but keep offering water. If he or she is unable to keep fluids down either, call the vet urgently.
When you call the animal hospital, inform your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your fur baby vomited just once and resumed eating and drinking again, it’s probably no cause for alarm.
Look for diarrhea – If you suspect, then you’ll need to follow your pet into the yard to establish what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then call the vet.
If you see blood his or her stools, your dog may require intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you observe your dog has a little diarrhea, be sure to give lots of fluid. Ensure that he’s getting more fluid than he or she is losing.
Notice signs of dehydration –Look at the gums of your pet, which should be pink and moist. If you observe them to be dry feeling, it is possible your pet may be dehydrated.
The other way to check if you pet is hydrated enough is to lift up the scruff of your dog’s neck and let it drop. If your pet is hydrated, it should immediately return to the original position. If your pet is dehydrated, the skin will slowly fall back over the course of a few seconds, rather than snap back. Generally dehydration in a sick dog is a cause for concern, so it is best to take your dog to the vet clinic.
If you notice your pet is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she drinks the fluid, continue to monitor for dehydration. For any reasonyou’re your dog can’t keep fluids down, get medical care urgently. To avoid any damage to organ, your pet may need medication of intravenous fluids.
Monitor your dog’s breathing – It is good to watch the breathing pattern of your dog and it can tell you tell you a lot about how your dog feeling. If your pet is in pain or suffering from some form illness, your dog may breathe heavily or pant.
In most situations, coughing and heavy breathing are signs of a chest infection. You should also check your pet’s gums if his breathing causes exaggerated chest movements.
The gums in your dog’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if the gums look tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact the vet. Your dog could be in respiratory distress as your pet might not be getting enough oxygen.
You can also keep an hourly record of your dog’s breathing. Normally your pet breaths 20 – 30 times per minute. If your pet’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition is becoming worse and you need to contact the vet.
