Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and diagnosis of stomach cancer in older dogs
By Tennant, Bryn·Published in Companion Animal·2019·Capital Diagnostics, SAC Consulting Veterinary Services·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Small Animal Review
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of older dogs showing signs of stomach problems, like poor appetite and weight loss, were found to have higher chances of having stomach cancer (gastric carcinoma) rather than just inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). Tests showed these dogs had elevated levels of a protein linked to inflammation and low levels of folate, a vitamin important for health. If your older dog is experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to discuss these findings with your veterinarian for further evaluation and possible testing.
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Abstract
Introduction: Older dogs showing signs of gastric disease, a poor body condition, elevated C-reactive protein concentrations and low folate are more likely to have gastric carcinoma than gastritis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2019.24.2.66