Female dogs are more likely to suffer from breast cancer than males.
One expert said that the reason why female dogs are diagnosed with breast cancer more is the presence of progesterone in large quantities.
While it may be assumed that cancer is a threat only to human life, this is certainly not true. According to research, dogs are also diagnosed with cancer, which has become a concern for people around the world. Compared to last year, there has been a 33 percent increase in the number of people trying to search for signs of breast cancer on Google.
In such a situation, Dr. Haravtar Singh, a veterinary doctor, said that female dogs are more prone to breast cancer compared to male dogs. Dr. Haravtar is currently working at Harry Pets Clinic and Surgery Center, located in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.
Dr. Haravtar shared that the reason why female dogs are diagnosed with breast cancer more is the presence of progesterone in large quantities. He added that female dogs typically take six to seven months to become adults. Since the hormone progesterone released by the body is not used properly, this can cause cancer.
Symptoms of breast cancer in dogs
A lump or swelling around the nipple in a female dog that gradually hardens. The growth of the lump is constant, causing even more pain.
Discharge of milk from the mammary gland where there are lumps.
There will be bleeding or discharge from the nipples accompanied by redness and pus. This happens after cancer cells from the memory gland begin to infect the skin and body.
Trouble breathing and cough.
Loss of appetite and weight could also be one of the signs.
In particular, most signs of breast cancer in dogs are related to the tumors themselves. Symptoms can be found in one of the eight to ten mammary glands present in most female canines.
Breast cancer treatment
Dr. Haravatar Singh said that the high level of progesterone in female canines results in increased release of the hormone prolactin, resulting in milk production in the mammary gland. The milk, when not released, forms lumps that cause breast cancer. Since this is also a bacterial infection, it is advisable to have your dog spayed or neutered before six months of age. This will reduce the risk of breast cancer in the female canine. In addition to that, do not take dogs to places where there is too much exposure to sunlight and chemicals. Continue checking their teeth, skin, etc. regularly and provide them with an adequate diet.
