Lymphoma. Lymphoma or lymphosarcoma is a type of cancer that afflicts Labrador Retrievers more than other breeds. This disease makes the body form abnormal lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell. Because white blood cells can be found throughout the body, this cancer can show up almost anywhere.
What illnesses are Labradors prone to?
The potential health problems that Labrador Retrievers are prone to include:
Hip dysplasia – hip joint laxity as a result of poor development, which will eventually lead to arthritis.
Elbow dysplasia – elbow joint laxity as a result of poor development, which will eventually lead to arthritis.
Prone to obesity.
How big is the tumor on my 14 year old lab mix?
Surgery not an option due to age (15 yrs old) she has lost weight, 70% of her sight. Tumor size of 2 Golf Balls (looks more like a pair of men’s “balls”. She doesn’t appear to be in pain. The doc wanted to run test, scans and x-rays ($1000).
How old is my 14 year old lab mix?
My 14 year old Lab mix has large lumps all over all over her. Some of them have been there for at least 3 years. There seems 2 be more of them than there were. I’d say she has at least 5. Most of them are golf/tennis ball size but for one that is marble size on top of her head. What, other than the obvious cancer, could they be?
What kind of cancer does my lab mix have?
Mast Cell Tumor stage 3 I have a 12-13 year old (she was a rescue and her age was unk but I’ve had her since oct 99) German shepherd/collie mix that had a MCT removed from her elbow. It came back stage 3 but thankfully the margins were clear. Radiation is not an option due to cost and get age so we are going the Prednisone/Tagamet route.
How did my 4 year old chocolate lab get cancer?
Thank you in advance for your help. about a month a go my 4 year old chocolate lab was straining while having a bowel movement and I noticed excess red skin hanging out. They took x-rays and all was clear no tumors or signs of cancer. For the past month she has been under the care of a friend.
