DustysMom Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Just started thinking (always dangerous!) Is there as much cancer in the AKC greys as the NGAs? Also, same question about those persistent corns. Does anyone have any idea if there is a large discrepancy in the numbers (percentages)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Cancer is more common in large breed dogs, so NGA and AKC would likely have similar instances of cancer. Before really hearing a complete history on Ryan, his neurologist was already pretty much set on him having cancer... because of his age and his breed. She didn't know if he was AKC or NGA at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 AKC dogs have less cancer but are more likely to bloat (according to Dr. Couto). I honestly don't know if AKC dogs get corns, but I'm sure the potential is there. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 AKC dogs have less cancer but are more likely to bloat (according to Dr. Couto). I honestly don't know if AKC dogs get corns, but I'm sure the potential is there. We see less osteosarcoma in AKC Greyhounds... not sure about other types of cancer. Also don't seem to get the corns in AKC Greyhounds. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hey Dr. Bill - I know that greys in general get osteo more than other dogs, but are they also at higher risk for other cancers such as hemangiosarcoma? Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hey Dr. Bill - I know that greys in general get osteo more than other dogs, but are they also at higher risk for other cancers such as hemangiosarcoma? I haven't seen all the research... so this is only on clinical experience but I would say that they don't appear to have a higher risk of other types of cancer vs. other larger breed dogs. We see more hemangiosarcoma in Goldens than other breeds (of course we also see a LOT of goldens). Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 We see more hemangiosarcoma in Goldens than other breeds (of course we also see a LOT of goldens). My good friend in Missouri lost her 8 year old Golden to hemangio about a year and a half ago. She was devastated, and said there's a reason it's called the silent killer. She also has several friends who have lost Goldens to hemangio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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