There are a few symptoms of canine lymphoma that you can detect on your own if you think your
dog may have this type of cancer.
One of the most common symptoms is the lumps that are found where the lymph nodes are located.
These can be on the back, abdomen, armpits, or neck and will feel round and hard. If these lumps
are soft and varied over the body they are more than likely just fat deposits, which occur naturally
as your dog ages and are nothing to worry about.
If your dog seems to have a lack of interest when it comes to mealtime, there could
be something seriously wrong. You might also notice that there is much more food left in the bowl
after he or she eats, or the possibility that your dog is vomiting on a regular basis and seems
lethargic. If any of these occur, you should consult your vet immediately. While it may not be lymphoma,
these can suggest that it is and your dog should be checked out. By looking for these signs, you
have the ability to catch it sooner rather than when it’s too late.
If you notice that your dog has a fever, checked by seeing if the nose is cold and wet or warm and
dry, this could be a sign that your dog has lymphoma. While it is by no means the only symptom or
the only symptom that guarantees that it is, in fact, lymphoma, you should keep an eye on it. If
the fever lasts for more than 3 days or is accompanied by vomiting and or lumps, you should consult
your vet as soon as you possibly can. You should also make sure that your dog is hydrated when it
has a fever.
Finally, if you notice that your dog is rapidly losing weight and seems to be less
active during the day, there is a cause for concern. Most dogs that have lymphoma appear to be depressed
and lethargic, and this can cause weight loss.
If your dog is losing weight rapidly and isn’t eating right, you should call your vet and set up
an appointment to have him or her checked out as soon as you can. While it may be something mild
that is causing its weight loss, it could end up being something a lot more serious like canine
lymphoma.