Haemangiosarcoma

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Hemangiosarcoma is a genetic form of cancer in dogs. It causes large, metastasizing tumors. It also affects blood vessels, causing them to break, leak, and rupture. This is a serious cancer and makes up for approximately 5% of canine cancers diagnosed each year.

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List of affected breeds:

Genetic research has linked this gene and condition in the following breeds:

Golden Retriever

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What does this mean for a dog with this trait?

Treatment includes aggressive chemotherapy and radiation, which may extend a dog’s life up to 6 months.

Symptoms

Signs of hemangiosarcoma include loss of appetite, fatigue, pale gums, weakness, and stability issues. Dogs with the condition often suddenly collapse due to internal bleeding from a ruptured tumor. Life expectancy is typically a few weeks from the time of detection.

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