Species: Dog
Condition: Nasal Cavity Tumours
Organ System: Respiratory
The most common types of cancers diagnosed in the nasal cavity are carcinomas and sarcomas, both of which have the capacity for local invasion. Carcinomas grow in the lining of the nose while sarcomas form in the bone, cartilage, or connective tissue within the nasal cavity. In advanced cases, there may be metastasis to some organs including the lungs and lymph nodes. About 80% of these tumors are malignant and have poor prognosis. Medium to large dog breeds may be predisposed to the disease with the average age of affected dogs at 10 years old. Pain is present and if left untreated, it will decrease the pet’s quality of life, while prolonging recovery from the disease. Surgery and radiation therapy may improve a dog’s survival times.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
