Cancer in Dogs

[autumn star]

Originally Posted by bjh

Thanks you so much for sharing your sad story. I am so sorry for your loss. How old was Dakota when he passed? I do hope that all the stories on this threat might help someone detect cancer early in their beloved pet.

He was only 6!

[bjh]

Originally Posted by kalina82

i see more cancer caused from vaccines in cats then in dogs. its more common in cats. Everyone should just be sure that when their vet gives any type of vaccine that it gets put low enough on one of the legs so that if they get cancer from it the leg can be taken off and the pet will still survive. However they will most likely need chemo as well.

I was talking to a lady the other day that has a maltese rescue and she said they are discovering that vaccinations given in the muscle of the rear leg is causing a lot of muscle atrophy and I also read about some cases of that. It is so frustrating when it comes to these vaccinations that no matter where they get the shot there are risks. We have always given the shots under the skin of the neck and we have never had any problems so far. I think the rabies shot is the one causing a lot of problems because it is given in the muscle of the rear leg.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by bjh

I was talking to a lady the other day that has a maltese rescue and she said they are discovering that vaccinations given in the muscle of the rear leg is causing a lot of muscle atrophy and I also read about some cases of that. It is so frustrating when it comes to these vaccinations that no matter where they get the shot there are risks. We have always given the shots under the skin of the neck and we have never had any problems so far. I think the rabies shot is the one causing a lot of problems because it is given in the muscle of the rear leg.

the rabies shot can be given sub-q. that's the way i've always had it done, and done it myself. But yes, the rabies vaccine is the biggest culprit of reactions. they really need to improve this vaccine.

[wemple2]

Good posting everybody. Sad outcomes for most...but this may help others with a very difficult diagnosis. My first Yorkie, Spencer died quite suddenly at 11 years old. The vet says it was just old age...but I have always suspected something else...cancer. Wish now that I had an autopsy done...but it wasn't offered. So I'll never really know what happened to my boy. Bless you all for sharing your touching stories...and may it help others understand.

[I Miss Shelby]

Originally Posted by kalina82

the rabies shot can be given sub-q. that's the way i've always had it done, and done it myself. But yes, the rabies vaccine is the biggest culprit of reactions. they really need to improve this vaccine.

Gosh, I thought that rabies shots could only be given by a licensed vet. I didn't know that anyone else could purchase the rabies vacine

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by I Miss Shelby

Gosh, I thought that rabies shots could only be given by a licensed vet. I didn't know that anyone else could purchase the rabies vacine

oh i'm sorry, i am a vet tech and have it done at work. The vaccines can only be purchased by veterinarians.