Abdominal Tumors in Dogs

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Abdominal tumors are common in dogs. Weight loss, pale gums, continuous diarrhea and abdominal enlargement are signs that your dog should be checked out.

Fast Facts:

--Mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, prostate cancer and lymphoma are a few types of abdominal tumors.¹
--Abdominal tumors may be malignant or benign.
--Tumors may involve any of the abdominal organs.²

Top Resources on Abdominal Tumors in Dogs

National Canine Cancer Foundation: Abdominal Tumors
PetPlace: Abdominal Distension - Tumors | Mast Cell Tumors
Conscious Choice: Why is Cancer Killing Our Pets?
Kate Connick's Curteous Canines: Mast Cell Tumors
Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia: Cancer in Dogs

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

↑ Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia: Canine Cancers
↑ PetPlace: Abdominal Distension - Tumors

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Contributor: Amy Sandhu
Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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