Cancer is Common in Pets - Did you know that cancer is becoming very common in dogs and cats?

Studies have shown this to be true. It has been shown that dogs are more likely to get skin cancer than humans. They are also likely to get breast and bone cancer as well as leukemia. Some of the most common conditions that pets can have are lymphosarcoma and skin cancer. According to figures contained in one of our recently published blogs on the facility for treatment of pets suffering from cancer at The University of Cambridge, cancer in pets is the leading cause of pets dying here in Britain. They report statistics of 25% of dogs die due to cancer related illness and 12.5% of cats die from cancer related ilness.

To protect the four-legged members of your family you might want to buy pet insurance for your dog or cat. Not only will this give you peace of mind; it will help you to afford expensive medical costs if your pet becomes ill or in an accident. Dog insurance and cat insurance can help ease the strain on your budget if you were faced with high veterinary bills.

You should be aware of things to look for to tell whether your pet may need medical attention. Some of these signs are:

•                                 Rapid weight loss
•                                 No appetite
•                                 Pain or difficulty chewing or swallowing
•                                 Lumps or sores that do not heal
•                                 No energy-constantly tired
•                                 Bad odour or smell

If your dog or cat has any of these symptoms you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian immediately.

There is hope for your pets. With early detection of cancer there are many successful treatments that can be done today. Your dog or cat can undergo treatments much like the ones performed on humans, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Currently PetScreen is able to provide the most advanced screening test for canine lymphoma. The test is a simple blood test according to their web site. If you are interested in receiving information about these and other new cancer screens as they become available, simply complete thier Pet Owner Registration Form and you should be kept up to date with the latest developments.

Animal Friends Insurance has a variety of pet insurance products to choose from that will suit your needs. They have both cat insurance and dog insurance. Besides getting the right policy for your pet you will also be giving to other animals that are in need of help.

Animal Friends Pet Insurance is a not for profit organisation which gives all of its net profits from Pet Insurance and Life Insurance policies to charities all over the world who help animals in need. By buying pet insurance from them you would not only be providing for your pet, you would also be helping animal charities all over the world.

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