Types of lung tumors - Metastatic lung tumors are those that
spread from a primary tumor else where in the body - example is
a dog that has a bone tumor which has spread to the lungs -
metastatic lung tumors generally are usually multiple - if your
dog has multiple lung masses these also could be caused by a
fungal infection and not cancer - Primary lung tumors originate
in the lung tissue - the most common primary lung tumor is
bronchoalveolar carcinoma - the most common place that these
tumors can spread to is the lung Clinical signs of lung tumors -
Cough which may also produce phlegm or blood - Loss of appetite
- Weight loss - In the early stages, there may be no clinical
signs, but your veterinarian may detect this tumor on chest
radiographs Testing done for patients in preparation for surgery
- Complete Blood cell count - Chemistry profile - Chest
radiographs - left side, right side and front-back views -
tumors located in the right lung are seen best when the pet is
lying on the left side and visa vers