Statistics

• 1 in 4 dogs will develop neoplasia during their life. Neoplasia is the uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells in the body. It can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous).

• Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs (47%).

• There are 6 million new cancer diagnoses made in dogs in the U.S. each year.

• Almost 50% of dogs over 10 will get cancer. Although, dogs of any age can get cancer, even puppies.
• There are nearly 100 types of cancer found in animals.

• Dogs can get many of the same cancers that humans do including (but not limited to) skin cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and intestinal cancer.

So, what increases your dog’s odds of developing cancer? Risk Factors

(Sources: American Veterinary Medical Association, Paws & Claws)