Did you realize that November is Pet Cancer Awareness month? If you haven’t seen my online courses covering Pets there are three areas. Take a look at Pet Care and Comfort here for some additional tips! https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/courses/furrever-loved-pet-care-care-comfort
Pets are integral to family 🐾 And, while they don’t “talk” like humans they communicate with us in their ways. During this awareness month, National Today spreads awareness of how to prevent or treat cancer in our furry friends. https://nationaltoday.com/national-pet-cancer-awareness-month/
The first National Pet Cancer Awareness Month was marked in 2005. The Animal Cancer Foundation and Nationwide created this holiday intending to raise money and increase awareness to combat the leading cause of death in pets. Take heart, not all pet cancers are deadly. Some are curable with early detection and intervention, while others are prevented with simple elective surgery.
The common types of cancer in pets include: lymphoma, melanoma (skin cancer), mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and oral cancer. Ways to prevent and/or reduce cancer for pets include: early spaying of female dogs and cats to significantly lower the risk of breast cancer; and the early neutering of male pets reduces their risk of developing prostate or testicular cancer.
Facts About Animal Cancer
- It affects dogs more. The Veterinary Cancer Society lists cancer as the leading cause of death in dogs at 47%, compared to 32% in cats
- Animal cancer is widespread 🙁 There are about 100 types of pet cancer
- Skin is the most prone to cancer. Melanoma is the most prevalent form of cancer in pets
- Senior dogs have a higher risk. 50% of dogs older than 10 years develop cancer
- Smoke is a risk to pets. Exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of dogs and cats getting cancer
Pet Cancer Awareness Month is Important
Bringing awareness about Pet Cancer helps families understand that cancer is rough on pets. It’s helpful for families to learn ways to help their ailing pets.
Over the years, veterinary scientists have made remarkable progress in the early detection and treatment of pet cancers. And more discoveries are still being made in this regard, which keeps improving cancer treatment success rates for pets. National Pet Cancer Awareness Month is a befitting time to learn about these updates.
We celebrate the dedicated Veterinarians and Vet Techs everywhere! Their tireless efforts to provide care and comfort to our pets are appreciated 🐾
We Care for Them, They Care for Us
Animals count on us for everything. Working with clients over the years, pet love warms my heart. Creating awareness about ways to protect your pets is a way I incorporate animals into the planning process for families.
How are you doing with your family’s planning? If it’s time to reach out, feel free to email Lynn@thelivingplanner.com or call/text my office +1951.400.5966 to reach me. My main website is: https://thelivingplanner.com.
This quote by Alice Morse Earle says so much! “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” To a great week ahead 💗 Lynn
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