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    Greyhound Illnesses

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by galgrey

    Unfortunately cancer is rampant in many breeds of dogs (as it is in humans). And if you look into health risks (other than cancer for various breeds of dogs you will find many. This is, of course, from 2009 and greyhounds and osteo isn't mentioned for greyhounds, but there is a mention of hemangiosarcoma. I lost my 11 year old Chloe to hemangiosarcoma in 2005.

     

    Just thought I'd post this for a little perspective.

     

     

    Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds

    Posted on February 10, 2009 By mmantor DOGS, HEALTH

    senior.jpgBy Dr. Mark Silberman, Southwest Animal Clinic

    Cancer is a common canine ailment. It is a killer in dogs, just as it is in humans. There are predisposing factors that have been identified such as exposure to substances like metals, dust, chemicals or pesticides. Diet plays a role in the development of cancer, as does exposure to UV light. Most dogs with cancer are middle-aged to older animals, but the effect of an animal’s age on cancer is not well understood. Cancer is found in all breeds of dogs even though some have a greater predilection. This article will concentrate on some of the common breeds and their predispositions to cancer.

    In a 1997 Swedish study involving 222,000 dogs, the proportional mortality rate for cancer was 18.6 percent of the recorded deaths in 1993. These high-risk breeds (more than 10 percent dying of cancer) are: Boxer (36.9 percent), Giant Schnauzer (36.9 percent), Bernese Mountain Dog (32.7 percent), Irish Wolfhound (24.8 percent), Cocker Spaniel (22.2 percent), Doberman Pinscher (22.2 percent), Pomeranian (19.0 percent), Newfoundland (16.8 percent), German Shepherd Dog (14.8 percent), Saint Bernard (13.1 percent), Great Dane (12.3 percent), Greyhound (12.3 percent) and Basset Hound (percentage unknown, but the breed does have a genetic predisposition to lymphomas).

    The most prevalent tumor location in dogs is the skin with 20 – 30% of these being malignant. Mast cell tumors, Histiocytomas, Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Melanomas are the most common.

    Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor of dogs. Size rather than breed is considered more of a risk factor. However, there is a genetic predisposition in St. Bernards, Great Danes, Irish Setters, Dobermans, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers.

    Gender also plays a role. The most common tumor type in the female is a mammary gland tumor. In an intact male it would be the testicular tumor (neutering a male dog will eliminate the cancer risk). But there does not appear to be a breed predisposition to mammary gland tumors.

    Lymphoma, a tumor arising from the hematopoietic tissue, is becoming more prevalent in certain breeds and at a younger age.

    What follows is a partial list of some popular breeds and their predilections for cancer. It is interesting to note that there are some breeds with no predilection.

    Airedale – Melanoma, Lymphosarcoma, Pancreatic carcinoma

    Alaskan malamute – Sebaceous gland tumor, Anal sac adenocarcinoma

    Australian Shepherd – None

    Basset Hound – Mast cell tumor, Cutaneous haemangioma, Lymphosarcoma

    Beagle – Mast cell tumor, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Lymphosarcoma

    Bichon Frise – Basal cell tumor

    Border collie – None

    Boston terrier – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Fibroma, Primary brain tumor

    Boxer – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Cutaneous haemangioma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Fibroma, Thyroid neoplasia, Insulinoma, Osteosarcoma, Primary brain tumor, Lymphosarcoma.

    Briard – None

    Brittany spaniel – Liposarcoma (Lipoma)

    Bull dog (English) – Mast cell tumor, Lymphosarcoma

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – None

    Chihuahua – Melanoma, Testicular neoplasia

    Chow – Melanoma, Lymphosarcoma

    Cocker Spaniel - Basal cell tumor, Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Cutaneous papilloma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Plasmacytoma, Histiocytoma, Fibrosarcoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Melanoma, Lipoma,

    Collie – Sweat gland tumor, Histiocytoma, Haemangiopericytoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Colorectal neoplasia

    Dachshund – Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Lipoma, Mast cell tumor, Sq.cell carcinoma, Histiocytoma, Ocular melanoma

    Dalmatian – Actinic keratosis, Cutaneous haemangioma

    Doberman – Melanoma, Lipoma, Histiocytoma, Fibroma, Myxoma, Primary brain tumor

    Fox Terrier – Mast cell tumor, Fibroma, Haemangiopericytoma, Schwannoma, Insulinoma

    German Shepherd – Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Cutaneous haemangioma, Lymphoma, Myxoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Colorectal neoplasia, Insulinoma, Limbal melanoma, Testicular neoplasia, Thymoma

    Golden Retriever – Mast cell tumor, Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Melanoma, Haemangioma, Histiocytoma, Fibroma, Lymphosarcoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Thyroid neoplasia, Insulinoma, Primary brain tumor, Fibrosarcoma

    Great Dane – Histiocytoma, Osteosarcoma

    Greyhound – None..although beginning to see haemangiosarcoma

    Havanese – None

    Irish setter – Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Insulinoma

    Jack Russell – Pituitary tumor

    Labrador retriever – Mast cell tumor, Cutaneous histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Insulinoma, Lymphosarcoma, Limbal melanoma, Oral Fibrosarcoma, Thymoma

    Lhasa Apso – Sebaceous gland tumor, Keratocanthoma, Perianal gland adenoma

    Maltese – None

    Miniature Pinscher – None

    Pekingese – Sq. cell carcinoma

    Pointers – Mast cell tumor, Haemangioma, Nasal cavity tumors

    Poodle – Basal cell tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Sq. cell carcinoma, Insulinoma, Pituitary tumor, Adrenalcortical tumor, Lymphosarcoma, Limbal melanoma, Oral melanoma, Testicular neoplasia,

    Pug – Oral melanoma, Mast cell tumor

    Rottweiler – Sq. cell carcinoma, Histiocytoma, Osteosarcoma

    Schnauzer – Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Melanoma, Lipoma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Testicular neoplasia, Limbal melanoma,

    Scottish terrier – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Lymphoma, Primary brain tumor

    Shar Pei – Histiocytoma, Mast cell tumor

    Sheltie – Histiocytoma, Basal cell tumor, Lipoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Testicular neoplasia

    Shih Tsu – Sebaceous gland tumor, Perianal gland adenomas

    Siberian Husky – Basal cell tumor, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Testicular neoplasia

    Springer Spaniel – Trichoepithelioma, Histiocytoma, Melanoma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma,

    Weimaraner – Mast cell tumor, Lipoma

    Welsh Corgi – None

    Westie – Histiocytoma

    Yorkshire terrier – Keratocanthoma, Pituitary tumor, Testicular neoplasia

    Cancer prevention is not well understood. In its simplest sense, cancer is a failure of the immune system to check uncontrolled growth of certain cells. As these cells multiply unchecked, they form tumors. If the tumors are unchecked, they metastasize. They send cancer cells all over the body to form more tumors.

    There is ongoing research at several universities looking for better treatment options. Newer strategies include gene therapy, drugs that inhibit the metastasis process and chemotherapy-impregnated implants that release drugs in a slow, steady manner.

    Shedding?

    in Food and dietary discussion

    Posted · Edited by galgrey

    I use both a Zoom Groom and a Furminator on my girls. I'm just very careful with the Furminator on the tender spots. It works especially well on Carly who has a very think fluffy type coat. Princess loves the Furminator and comes running when I pick it up. :)

     

    And yes, both of them are shedding like crazy.

    Rabies Vaccination

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Please go to youtube and query Dr. Karen Becker, scroll down to the video titled "Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Ronald Schultz on Pet Vaccines". There is much to hear and digest, but pay attention to what Dr. Schultz says that he does with his own pets.

     

    Dr. Schultz is the father of animal immunity. The 5 year mark in the Rabies Challenge has come and gone and will hopefully reach the 7 year mark, proving that rabies immunity lasts at least 7 years. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

     

    After digesting all of what Dr. Schultz has to say, have a conversation with your Vet. (Your Vet knows all about Dr. Schultz.) You can also ask your Vet about articles that were published in JAVMA and other publications regarding immunity and the consequences of vaccinating too frequently.

     

    JAVMA, Jan 1, 2004 Duration of serologic response to five viral antigens in dogs. "In most dogs [>98%], vaccination induced a response that lasted up to and beyond 48 months for all five antigens." (CDV, CAV-1, CAV-2, CPIV, CPV)

    JAVMA, June 1, 2001: AVMA council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents two year study: "The one year revaccination frequency recommendation is based on historic precedent and USDA regulation, not scientific data. "

    J Vet Intern Med 10:290, 1996, "Vaccinated dogs two times more likely to develop IHA (Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia)."

     

    See the trend?

     

    I am not advocating no vaccines, however, as I have stated in other threads, I asked several Vets in my area (one a board certified internist) what their vaccine protocol was for their own pets and the consensus was core vaccines once and rabies as dictated by the county. Period. The internist had two house cats whom had never been vaccinated for anything! There must be a very good reason that Vets are not vaccinating their own animals despite what they preach to their clients.

    :nod

    Honeymoon Stage? Too Good To Be True?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    We finalize our adoption today - the past two weeks have been the "foster to adopt" period. We can't imagine being without him :)

     

    I have some questions that may seem silly: CJ sleeps a lot and I take him out in the yard several times on nice days just to hang out or run around if he will. We go for walks as weather allows. Is he bored? Is sleeping his way of resigning himself? We bought him plenty of toys but he won't really gnaw on chew toys (antler dipped in beef broth), or play with anything for more than a few minutes. Unlike other dogs we've had, he never seems to get antsy and needy. Normal? Outside he'll chase a ball a few times if he's in the mood, otherwise he's just hanging out. It's fine if this is all he wants, and maybe he'll become more playful as he settles in, we just don't want him to be depressed, lol. It does give us exercise chasing the balls we throw for him ;)

    Sounds like a greyhound to me. :lol

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