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It is often the little things we miss.....The list below will hopefully help your recognize when and if your dog needs to see the vet. Often they are vague and can go unseen in the rush of our daily lives.The BIG sign for me was when Merlin stopped coming and sitting on my lap in the evenings. I knew something was really wrong.Hopefully some of this information can help you and your beloved pet.
Symptoms of Canine Stomach Cancer
Vomiting
Vomiting is often the first symptom of canine stomach cancer. It is also the most common, and there should be special concern if the vomit has blood in it. Often due to poor digestion, the dog will experience weight loss and lethargy.
Pain
Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract will usually cause pain for the dog. Addressing pain should be part of the treatment plan in addition to treatment of the cancer and other symptoms. Dogs are not always obvious about being in pain; many of them put on a brave front and are quite stoic. Some of the signs that a dog is in pain are:
Lower activity level
Less social
Not willing to move
Vocalization (whining, growling)
Decreased appetite
Reacts to being touched in an unusual way (yelping, snapping running away)
Increased respiratory rate
Inappropriate elimination (urinating or having bowel movements indoors)
Unhappy demeanor and body language
Scratching or repeated licking of a particular body part
