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Did you know that one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime and yet elephants don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get cancer? Our DNA and that of our pets has a large part to play in the development of some cancers, with some animals\/breeds genetically disposed to developing the disease. However, most cases of cancer are caused by gene mutations brought on by environmental factors including diet and chemicals in your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s environment and keeping your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s diet and environment as natural and as chemical free as possible is the first step to take in the fight to prevent cancer. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and in this article, Tom Farrington MVB MRCVS VetMFHom – Chief Veterinary Medical Advisor for HomeoPet<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c discusses Cancer in pets \u00e2\u20ac\u201c what it is, the signs, what causes it and how we can help prevent it, together with some wonderful examples of cancers in dogs that have responded positively to natural treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Cancer?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\nCancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells and is found in animals as well as humans. Usually, old or damaged cells are destroyed, but occasionally one will keep reproducing, creating more and more rogue cells. The eventual result is a tumour.\n\nAccording to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cancer causes almost 50% of deaths in pets over the age of 10 and it is one of the leading causes of death in companion animals such as dogs and cats.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Cancer<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\nThere are many different types of cancer found in animals and symptoms are often similar to those in people (eg. abnormal swelling, unexplained weight loss, lethargy \/ reluctance to exercise etc).\n\nSome common types of cancers in pets include: skin, breast, head and neck, lymphoma, leukemia, testicular, abdominal, and bone. Examples of cancers commonly found in pets that are also commonly found in humans are lymphoma, melanoma, and osteosarcoma. Cutaneous histiocytoma is the most common canine tumor type reported overall in the United Kingdom, followed by lipoma, adenoma, soft tissue sarcomas, mast cell tumor, and lymphomas\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Cancer<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\nVarious changes in your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s behavior or appearance, such as those listed below, might indicate the development of cancer and knowing your pet and understanding what is normal for him or her is essential for early detection.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n