Species: Dog
Condition: Gastric Carcinoma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A relatively uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the canine stomach, it is often manifested by vomiting and weight loss. It is considered as the most common malignant growth in the canine stomach that usually results in poor prognosis and high mortality rates. Metastases are common via the hematogenous route thereby spreading into the gastric and intestinal lymph nodes, heart, duodenum, and skin. Norwegian Lundehunds have been shown to have a genetic predisposition to the problem. Incidence is higher in middle-aged and older male dogs particularly those with a history of chronic vomiting, anorexia, weight loss, and hemoptysis. Treatment usually involves aggressive gastrectomy to remove the anterior duodenum coupled with chemotherapy.
Breeds exposed to Gastric Carcinoma – Research Reference
Norfolk Terrier Cross – (Barnhart et al. 2004)
Norfolk Terrier – (Barnhart et al. 2004)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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