Ovarian Tumors in Dogs
| Mon, Aug 15 2011 11:52am EDT 1 |
Savy
14 Posts
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Most of these tumors are seen in
older dogs yet I think it’s very important taking care of your dog
when she needs you the most. Some symptoms are loss of
appetite,
fever, abdominal enlargement, hair loss, and many
others. You can feel some ovarian tumors by the simple touch of
your hands. However, an abdominal ultrasound might be the best
choice if you see the symptoms but can’t feel the tumor. Be
supportive of your dog. It’s as uncomfortable for animals as it is
for humans. Their behavior might change. Don’t take it personal.
Your dog loves you; she is just crossing a difficult path in her
dog years. Your Vet will probably advice surgical removal, and
chemotherapy. You might
try some herbal remedies before doing that. Many
times, the best alternative is removing the ovaries early on in
life. However, I’m not a 100% supporter of that just as I’m not
100% supporter of the use of hormones to treat menopause. Why would
you deprive your dog from experiencing something as beautiful as
becoming a mother? I remember a lady that removed her dog’s
ovaries. Poor thing, her dog always searched in various corners of
the house as if she were looking for her puppies. I think that’s
cruel.
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