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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Canine Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a common type of cancer that can occur in both humans and dogs. In dogs it results from unregulated growth of malignant lymphocytes (tumor) that affects lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver , spleen, eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. Dogs may simply seem depressed, lethargic, vomiting, losing wight, losing fur / hair , febrile, with a decreased appetite. Lymphoma is diagnosed with diagnostic lab work and an aspirate of the lymph nodes. 
Early Signs of Canine Lymphoma include:


  • Enlarged lymph nodes (may be seen in one or all regions- under jaw, in the chest region, armpits, behind the knees, groin)
  • Weight loss
  • Inappetance, anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea or black, tarry stool
  • Fever
  • Conjunctivitis – eye infections
  • Lethargy, depression
  • Reclusive behavior
  • Loss of fur or hair
  • Increased water consumption
  • Increased urination

The most common treatment for canine lymphoma includes chemotherapy. There is no known cure but with good therapy the canine can survive around 9 months to a year longer. Your vet should be able to help you with your questions and making a decision of what to do. Another group that can help is CLEAR that helps bring awareness to the issue of canine lymphoma. 



Recently starting just a few years ago individuals started to help draw awareness to Canine Lymphoma. The first campaign started when a well known and respected dog trainer and competitor Terry simmons had his beloved dog diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2011. There was just not enough information , let alone accurate information to allow him to help make choices for his dog that was considered family as well. Out of the grief for his own dog Simmons created CLEAR (canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research). The hope is that dog owners will know their options and feel empowered to advocate for their four legged family member. 



10 comments:

  1. Great information. Haven't heard about it before.

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    1. I had heard of cancer in pets but this cleared it up so much for me thanks for visiting

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  2. I knew dogs could get cancer but I didn't know much else, so this post helped me understand a bit better. Thanks for the info

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  3. I had not ever heard very much about this topic before so I am glad to learn more and be more prepared for any dogs we may have in our life... Shell

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  4. I love my dog like my baby. I'll be taking her for surgery in December. Thank goodness the growth they found is non cancerous!

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  5. This is very sad, I'll have to keep an eye out for my dog.

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  6. This is so sad and at the same time so important to raise awareness about this topic. I lost my dog to it 6 years back when there was not much information and it was diagnosed very late for him.

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  7. I do not have a pet so this is the first time I've heard this. Pet owners should be aware of this.

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  8. Glad you share this kind of awareness. Pet lovers/owners should be aware of this Canine Lymphoma Disease. It so sad to hear about this. Will definitely share this to everyone.

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