|Canine mammary tumors If your female dog hasn't been spayed by
the time she reaches ten years old, canine mammary tumors are a
danger. Toy and miniature poodles, spaniels, and German
shepherds seem to be the most susceptible breeds. |Canine tumor
treatment options Just as in humans, a dog's tumor can be either
malignant or benign. The first step should be to determine which
it is. Benign tumors are those that don't spread to surrounding
tissues. |Feline leukemia virus Feline leukemia virus is one of
the most dangerous infectious diseases affecting cats today.
It's spread from cat to cat through tears, saliva, urine, or
droppings. |Feline mammary tumors Mammary cancer is the third
most common cancer among cats. The average age at which a cat
will become infected is ten to eleven years. About 90 percent of
these cancers are malignant, although even benign tumors should
be surgically removed immediately. Modern veterinary care has
come a long way, and removing tumors from your pet's leg without
amputation is on